SafLager S-189
| Brand: | Fermentis |
|---|---|
| Type: | Yeast |
| Packet: | Dry |
| Species: | Saccharomyces pastorianus |
| Comparison | Compare with other yeast |
Description
Originating from the Hürlimann brewery in Switzerland. This lager yeast strain's profile allows to brew fairly neutral flavor beers with a high drinkability. Depending on the conditions, it tends to present noticeable herbal and floral notes to lager beers.
Brewing Properties of SafLager S-189
The functional properties of brewing yeasts have a direct impact on the performance, quality and economics of the resulting beer.
| Alcohol Tolerance The alcohol tolerance determines the ABV at which yeast cells go dormant and stop fermenting. |
9-11% |
|---|---|
| Attenuation Attenuation refers to the percentage of sugars converted to alcohol and carbon dioxide, as measured by specific gravity. |
80-84% |
| Flocculation Flocculation refers to the tendency of yeast to form clumps called "flocs" that drop in order to make the beer clear. |
High |
| Optimal Temperature The optimal temperature is the range in which the yeast performs best without putting off any off-flavors. Pitching the yeast into wort usually happens at the low end of the temperature range. |
54-59° F (12-15° C) |
Comparable Beer Yeast
If you cannot find SafLager S-189 anywhere, you can substitute one of the following yeasts for a similar result.
Common Beer Styles using SafLager S-189
These are the most popular beer styles that make use of the SafLager S-189 yeast:
Lagers
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