Description

Wyeast 2124 Bohemian Lager yeast

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 8 - 12°C range. It may also be used for Common beer production with fermentations at 18 - 20°C. A thorough diacetyl rest is recommended after fermentation is complete.

Flocculation: Low - medium
Attenuation: 73 - 77%
Temperature: 7 - 22°C
Alcohol Tolerance: 9%
Diastatic (STA1): No

Flavour Profile: Malty, some esters, crisp

Suitable Beer Style: Czech premium pale lager, Munich Helles, Helles bock, German pils, Märzen, Dunkles bock, Vienna lager, Munich dunkel, Schwarzbier, Doppelbock, Eisbock Baltic Porter, California common, Bière de garde

Availability: Always

Possible Substitutes

• Lallemand LalBrew NovaLager yeast
• White Labs WLP830 German Lager yeast