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German Lager

GigaYeast (GY045)LagerLiquid
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About

Bottom fermenting German yeast used in commercial breweries around the world. Produces a slightly sweeter but clean beer with a malty finish. Perfect for pilsners, märzen, Festbier etc . May require a diacetyl rest after fermentation.

Flavor Profile

Malty with slightly sweeter, clean finish. Perfect for German lager styles.

maltyclean
Malty
4
Neutral
3

Best For

Lagers, Keller Bier, Marzen, Schwarz Bier, Bock, Pilsner

Provenance

"German lager yeast from the Bavarian brewing tradition."

Origin Details

Place
Bavaria, Germany

Fermentation Stats

Temperature
50 - 61°F
Attenuation
74 - 78%
Flocculation
either