California Lager
| Brand: | Wyeast |
|---|---|
| Type: | Yeast |
| Packet: | Liquid |
| Species: | Saccharomyces pastorianus |
| Comparison | Compare with other yeast |
Description
This strain is particularly well suited for producing California Common-style beers. It retains lager characteristics at temperatures up to 65 °F (18 °C) and produces malty, brilliantly clear beers. This strain is not recommended for cold temperature fermentation.
Brewing Properties of California 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% |
|---|---|
| Attenuation Attenuation refers to the percentage of sugars converted to alcohol and carbon dioxide, as measured by specific gravity. |
67-71% |
| 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. |
58-68° F (14-20° C) |
Comparable Beer Yeast
If you cannot find California Lager anywhere, you can substitute one of the following yeasts for a similar result.
Common Beer Styles using California Lager
These are the most popular beer styles that make use of the California Lager yeast:
California Common, Cream Ale, Porter, Seasonal Beers & Pale Ales
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