{"title":"Lager Yeast","description":"\u003cp\u003eShop lager yeast for clean, crisp and well-attenuated bottom-fermented beers, including pilsner, helles, bock, Vienna lager and Czech or German-style lagers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTraditional lager strains generally perform best at cooler temperatures and may require a larger pitch than ale yeast. Californian and versatile lager strains provide another option when precise cold fermentation is difficult, while still producing a restrained lager-style profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eChoosing a Lager Yeast\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMatch the strain’s temperature range to your fermentation setup and check the recommended pitching rate carefully. Cooler fermentation normally takes longer, so allow sufficient time for fermentation, conditioning and lagering. For top-fermenting alternatives, visit our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ale-yeast\"\u003eale yeast\u003c\/a\u003e collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/beer-yeast\"\u003eView all beer yeast\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"saflager-s23-lager-yeast","title":"SafLager S-23 Lager Yeast 11.5g","description":"\u003ch2\u003eLager Yeast for Fruity \u0026amp; Hoppy Lagers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSaflager S-23 is widely used for brewing lagers and is known for its ability to ferment effectively even in low temperatures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis lager yeast is well known for its ability to produce clean, crisp and well-balanced beers, with low ester and diacetyl production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeing a bottom-fermenting yeast means it ferments best at cooler temperatures and settles at the bottom of the fermentation vessel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA true lager strain used by European commercial breweries to produce lagers with some fruity and soft estery notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the best results ferment at lower temperatures to produce a genuine German-style dried lager.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttenuation: 80-84%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSedimentation: Fast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlocculation: High\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlcohol Tolerance approx.: 9-11%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecommended Fermentation Temperature: 12-15°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003cp\u003eSuitable for Kšlsch, Czech Pilsner, Bock, American Lager, Pre-Prohibition Lager \u0026amp; International Lager.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hambleton Bard","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52626088984919,"sku":"2299","price":5.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0979\/5495\/5607\/files\/4810_1e209f5b-fea5-42d5-895c-c0d9dda556b1.jpg?v=1769253675"},{"product_id":"saflager-s-189-lager-yeast","title":"SafLager™ S-189 Dry Lager Yeast","description":"\u003ch2\u003eFermentis SafLager™ S-189 Dry Lager Yeast\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSafLager S-189\u003c\/strong\u003e is a dry lager yeast strain from Fermentis, originally sourced from the historic Hürlimann brewery in Switzerland. Engineered for clean, highly drinkable lagers with subtle herbaceous or floral notes, it performs reliably across a wide temperature range — suitable for both home and professional brewers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Profile\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAttenuation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~80–84%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol Tolerance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to ~9–11% ABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFermentation Temperature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12–15°C ideal; 9–22°C workable range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlocculation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigh — clears well and drops out cleanly\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlavour Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClean lager character with subtle floral or herbal tones\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePack Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e11.5g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRecommended Usage\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePitch at approximately 80–120g\/hl when fermenting in the 12–15°C range. 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Can be rehydrated before pitching or pitched directly — this strain offers robust performance either way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSuitable Beer Styles\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePilsner \/ Bohemian Lager\u003c\/strong\u003e — delivers crispness with a refined edge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMunich Helles \/ Festbier\u003c\/strong\u003e — supports malt-forward profiles with a clean finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBock \/ Doppelbock\u003c\/strong\u003e — handles higher gravity while maintaining clarity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAmerican Adjunct \/ International Lager\u003c\/strong\u003e — neutral enough to let adjuncts or hops shine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBrewer’s Tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAim to keep fermentation temperature in the 12–15°C range for best results.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnce high kräusen is reached, raise to ~18–20°C for a short diacetyl rest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLager cold for 2–4 weeks for maximum clarity and a clean finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis strain’s high flocculation makes it ideal for early packaging — ensure your cold crash or lagering phase is sufficient for sediment to drop out thoroughly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Fermentis\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFermentis is one of the world’s leading producers of brewing yeasts, trusted by home brewers and professional breweries alike. 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