Saflager S-23 Dry Lager Yeast

Saflager S-23 Dry Lager Yeast is a bottom fermenting yeast that originates from Berlin, Germany. This yeast is highly recommended for the production of fruitier and more estery lagers, providing your beers with a good length on the palate. The yeast strain used is Saccharomyces pastorianus, known for its versatility in producing a wide variety of beer styles.

The yeast is suitable for a variety of beer styles including Bock, California Common, Dopplebock, Dortmunder, Mai Bock, Marzen/Octoberfest, Schwarzbier, and Vienna. To ensure a healthy cell count, especially in the production of lagers, it is recommended to pitch 2 yeast packets per 5-gallon batch.

The optimal fermentation temperature for Saflager S-23 Dry Lager Yeast is 48-71 F, ideally between 54-59 F. It offers an attenuation of 77% - 82% and high flocculation. The yeast comes with a viable cell count at packaging of over 6,000,000,000 per gram.

The product has a shelf life of 24 months from the production date. For best results, refer to the best before date printed at the end of the yeast package.

Key brewing properties of Saflager S-23 Dry Lager Yeast include a fermentation temperature of 53-59°F, low total esters, an apparent attenuation of 80-84%, and fast sedimentation.

In addition to beer making, Saflager S-23 Dry Lager Yeast can also be used in baking and other fermentation processes, making it a versatile addition to your pantry.

Beer Styles: Bock, California Common, Dopplebock, Dortmunder, Mai Bock, Marzen/Octoberfest, Schwarzbier, Vienna.

A high cell count in important especially in the production of lagers. Pitching 2 yeast packets per 5 gallon batch ensures a healthy cell count.

Fermentation temp : 48-71 F / [54-59] F ideally

Attenuation : 77% - 82%

Flocculation : High

Stats:

Viable Cells at Packaging > 6,000,000,000 / Gram

Total Bacteria < 5 / ml

Lactobacillus < 1 / ml

Pediococcus < 1 / ml

Shelf Life - 24 month from production date. Refer to best before date printed at the end of the yeast package.

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