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This famous yeast strain from Weihenstephan in Germany is used world-wide within the brewing industry. Thanks to its technological properties, this strain has become the most popular strain for lager brewing and is used by industrial breweries and brewing groups around the globe.
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Yeast Type: German Lager (Weihenstephan) Form: Dried Flocculation: High Fermentation Temperature Range: 54º – 59°F (12º – 15°C) Apparent Attenuation: 83% Alcohol Tolerance (ABV): 9% – 11% Net Weight (per pack): 0.41oz (11.5g) -
Dosage:
– Use 3 – 4.5 grams per 1 US gallon between 54º and 59ºF
– Use 7.6 – 11.4 grams per 1 US gallon under 54ºFRehydration Instructions:
– Sprinkle the yeast in minimum 10 times its weight of sterile water or wort at 77°F – 84°F (25 – 29°C). Leave to rest 15 to 30 minutes. Gently stir for 30 minutes, and pitch the resultant cream into the fermentation vessel.– Alternatively, pitch the yeast directly in the fermentation vessel providing the temperature of the wort is above 68°F (20°C). Progressively sprinkle the dry yeast into the wort ensuring the yeast covers all the surface of wort available in order to avoid clumps. Leave for 30 minutes, then mix the wort using aeration or by wort addition.