Rocky Mountain Lager
| Brand: | Wyeast |
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| Type: | Yeast |
| Packet: | Liquid |
| Comparison | Compare with other yeast |
Description
A lager yeast said to be born high in the Colorado Rockies, this strain ferments well at cooler temperatures and is perfect for all North American Lagers, light pilsners, and adjunct beers. 2105-PC will create well-balanced beers with a mild malty profile, medium esters, and an emphasis on the malt finish.
Brewing Properties of Rocky Mountain Lager
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% |
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| Attenuation Attenuation refers to the percentage of sugars converted to alcohol and carbon dioxide, as measured by specific gravity. |
70-74% |
| Flocculation Flocculation refers to the tendency of yeast to form clumps called "flocs" that drop in order to make the beer clear. |
Medium-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. |
48-56° F (9-13° C) |
Common Beer Styles using Rocky Mountain Lager
These are the most popular beer styles that make use of the Rocky Mountain Lager yeast:
Lager & German Pils
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