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California Lager

Wyeast (WY2112)LagerLiquid
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About

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.

Flavor Profile

Malty, brilliantly clear with lager characteristics at warmer ale temperatures. California Common specialty with distinctive woody character.

maltyclean
Red Apple
1
Earthy
1
Malty
4
Neutral
3

Best For

California Common, Cream Ale, Porter, Seasonal Beers, Pale Ales

Provenance

"Unique lager strain that ferments at ale temperatures, from San Francisco's steam beer tradition."

Origin Details

Place
San Francisco, California, USA

Fermentation Stats

Temperature
57 - 68°F
Attenuation
67 - 71%
Flocculation
top
Alcohol Tolerance
11%