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Offline billski48

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Re: Ale yeast for a lager
« Reply #15 on: January 09, 2019, 08:29:36 pm »
I’ve brewed a Cream Ale and an Oktoberfest with Wyeast 2112. I was very pleased with the results. It really gave the beers that lager characteristic after properly lagered after fermentation.

STRAIN: 2112
CALIFORNIA LAGER

Species: Saccharomyces pastorianus

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.

HIGH
FLOCCULATION

67 - 71
ATTENUATION

58 - 68
TEMPERATURE RANGE

9
AB

Offline Silver_Is_Money

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Re: Ale yeast for a lager
« Reply #16 on: January 10, 2019, 08:10:49 am »
Fermentis K-97 German Ale yeast should give you lager like results if you can keep fermentation at no higher than 63 degrees F.  It's rated apparent attenuation is a bit higher than some lager yeasts.