From the Alps of southern Bavaria, this yeast produces a beer that is well balanced between malt and hop character. The excellent malt profile makes it well suited for bocks, doppelbocks, and Oktoberfest-style beers. A very versatile lager yeast, it has gained tremendous popularity for use in classic American-style lagers.

This strain makes dry and clean lagers with a light note of apple fruitiness. Sulfur and diacetyl production is minimal making this strain easy to work with and fitting for American-style lagers.

Used to ferment lager beer in one week. Ferment at room temperature; 62 to 68°F (17-20°C) under 1.0 bar (14.7 PSI) until final gravity is obtained, generally in one week. Lager the beer at 35°F (2°C), 15 PSI, for 3 to 5 days to condition. Sulfur production is strong the first two days, then disappears by day five.

From Mexico City, this strain produces clean lager beers with a crisp finish. It keeps drinkability on the forefront while allowing malt and hop flavors and aromas to be background notes. A great strain choice for light-style lagers like Vienna-style.

Use this strain when you need a lager sooner rather than later. Low sulfur production and medium flocculation characteristics.

This northern European lager strain emphasizes clean and crisp characteristics. Malt flavors tend to be secondary, promoting clean drinkability. It is ideal for Vienna, schwarzbier or American-style lagers.

This yeast helps to produce a malty, but balanced traditional Munich-style lager. Clean and strong fermenter, it’s great for a variety of lager styles ranging from Helles to Rauchbier.

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.

Species: Saccharomyces pastorianus

Profile: Wyeast 2007 is the classic American lager strain. This mild, neutral strain produces beers with a nice malty character and a smooth palate. It ferments dry and crisp with minimal sulfur or diacetyl. Beers from this strain exhibit the characteristics of the most popular lager in America.