Description

White Labs WLP838 Southern German Lager yeast

This yeast is characterized by a malty finish, balanced aroma and great flocculation. It is a strong fermenter which produces slight sulfur and low diacetyl during fermentation. This strain benefits from a diacetyl rest and conditioning.

Flocculation: Medium to High
Attenuation: 68 - 76%
Temperature: 10 - 13°C
Alcohol Tolerance: Medium (5 - 10%)
Diastatic (STA1): No

Flavour Profile: Malty, Balanced

Suitable Beer Style: Amber Lager, American Lager, Bock, Cream Ale, Dark Lager, Dopplebock, Helles, Marzen, Pale Lager, Pilsner, Schwarzbier, Vienna Lager

Availability: Always

Possible Substitutes

• White Labs WLP830 German Lager yeast
• Wyeast 2124 Bohemian Lager yeast
• Escarpment Labs Isar Lager yeast
• Imperial Yeast L17 Harvest Lager yeast
• Escarpment Labs Biergarten Lager yeast
• White Labs WLP835 German Lager X yeast