LalBrew Essential 02 Lager 500G

Essential® Yeast Lager

Discover Essential® Lager yeast, a strain of Saccharomyces pastorianus carefully selected from Lallemand's prestigious collection of yeast cultures. Designed to deliver authentic Lager flavors and consistent performance, this yeast is ideal for brewing traditional Lager styles.

Technical specifications

• Percentage of solids : 93% - 97%.

• Viability : ≥ 1 x 10⁹ CFU per gram of dry yeast

• Wild yeasts : < 1 per 10⁶ yeast cells (Lysine)

• Bacteria : < 1 per 10⁴ yeast cells

Fermentation performance

• Fermentation time : Vigorous fermentation can be completed in 9 days at 12°C.

• Fermentation range : 10 - 15°C (50 - 59°F)

• Attenuation : High

• Flocculation : High

• Alcohol tolerance : 10% vol.

How to use

• Seeding rate : Adjust the seeding rate according to beer style, initial wort density and fermentation temperature. For Essential® Lager, a rate of between 100 and 200 grams per 100 liters of wort is recommended.

• Direct inoculation : The preferred method for inoculating wort, guaranteeing consistent fermentation performance and reducing the risk of contamination.

• Rehydration : Used when equipment does not allow direct seeding.

Stockage

Store Essential® Lager yeast in vacuum-sealed, dry packaging at temperatures below 4°C (39°F). Do not use 500g packs that are no longer vacuum-sealed. Open packages should be resealed, stored in a dry place at 4°C (39°F), and used within 3 days. Do not use yeast after the expiry date indicated on the packet.