Bohemian Lager
| Brand: | Wyeast |
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| Type: | Yeast |
| Packet: | Liquid |
| Species: | Saccharomyces pastorianus |
| Comparison | Compare with other yeast |
Description
This Carlsberg type yeast is the most widely used lager strain in the world. This strain produces a distinct malty profile with some ester character and a crisp finish. A versatile strain, that is great to use with lagers or Pilsners for fermentations in the 45-55°F (8-12°C) range. It may also be used for Common beer production with fermentations at 65-68°F (18-20°C). A thorough diacetyl rest is recommended after fermentation is complete.
Brewing Properties of Bohemian 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. |
73-77% |
| Flocculation Flocculation refers to the tendency of yeast to form clumps called "flocs" that drop in order to make the beer clear. |
Medium-Low |
| 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. |
45-68° F (7-20° C) |
Comparable Beer Yeast
If you cannot find Bohemian Lager anywhere, you can substitute one of the following yeasts for a similar result.
Common Beer Styles using Bohemian Lager
These are the most popular beer styles that make use of the Bohemian Lager yeast:
German Pils, Helles, Lager, Munich Dunkel, Marzen & Bock
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