German Lager Yeast (WLP830)
From: White Labs
Type: Yeast
• Packet: Liquid
Species: Saccharomyces pastorianus
Our most popular lager yeast, this strain is one of the most widely used lager strains in the world. It tends to produce clean and crisp beers with some accentuation of hop characteristics.
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Brewing Properties of German Lager Yeast
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. |
Medium% |
|---|---|
| Attenuation Attenuation refers to the percentage of sugars converted to alcohol and carbon dioxide, as measured by specific gravity. |
74-79% |
| Flocculation Flocculation refers to the tendency of yeast to form clumps called "flocs" that drop in order to make the beer clear. |
Medium |
| 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. |
50-55° F (10-13° C) |
Comparable Beer Yeasts
If you cannot find German Lager Yeast (WLP830) anywhere, you can substitute one of the following yeasts for a similiar result.
Common Beer Styles using German Lager Yeast
These are the most popular beer styles that make use of the German Lager Yeast yeast:
Märzen & Lager
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