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Old Bavarian Lager Yeast

White Labs (WLP920)LagerLiquid
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About

From Southern Germany, this yeast finishes malty with a slight ester profile. Use in beers such as Oktoberfests,bocks, and dark lagers.

Flavor Profile

Traditional German lager yeast. Clean fermentation with malty character. Crisp and smooth.

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Malty
3
Neutral
4

Best For

Munich Helles, Märzen, Oktoberfest, Bavarian-style lagers, dunkel

Provenance

"German lager yeast from the Bavarian brewing tradition."

Origin Details

Place
Bavaria, Germany

Fermentation Stats

Temperature
50 - 55°F
Attenuation
66 - 73%
Flocculation
either
Alcohol Tolerance
12%