{"product_id":"saflager-s-189-lager-yeast","title":"SafLager™?S?189 Dry Lager Yeast","description":"\u003ch2\u003eFermentis SafLager S?189\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 HŸrlimann brewery in Switzerland.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis strain is aimed at brewing clean, highly drinkable lagers that can carry subtle herbaceous or floral notes depending on fermentation conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt’s engineered to work reliably across moderate temperature ranges and pitches, making it suitable for both hobby and professional brewers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAttenuation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 80–84% under ideal conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol Tolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Up to approx. 9?11% ABV.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOptimal Fermentation Temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~12?15?°C ideal; workable in wider range ~9?22?°C. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlocculation:\u003c\/strong\u003e High — clears well and drops out cleanly. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTypical Sensory Profile:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clean lager character with potential floral or herbal tones.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRecommended Usage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePitch at rates of about 80?120?g\/hl when fermenting in the 12?15?°C range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf fermenting at lower temperatures (near 9?°C), increase pitch rate up to 200?300?g\/hl. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou may choose to rehydrate the yeast before pitching or pitch directly—this strain offers robust performance either way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBeer Styles\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSafLager?S?189 is suited for a wide range of lager styles where clarity, drinkability, and subtle premium character are desired:\u003c\/p\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 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 Lager \/ International Lager:\u003c\/strong\u003e Neutral enough to let adjuncts or hops shine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBrewer’s Tip\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor best results, aim to keep fermentation temperature in the 12?15?°C range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce high krausen is reached, raise to ~18?20?°C for a short diacetyl rest, then lager cold for 2?4?weeks for maximum clarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis strain’s ability to drop clear quickly makes it great if you want to package relatively early — just ensure your cold crash or lagering phase is sufficient to let sediment drop out thoroughly.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bevie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52626089148759,"sku":"483","price":5.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0979\/5495\/5607\/files\/4809_a065d52b-51fa-44fe-a3b3-63a3ebc1cf04.jpg?v=1769253677","url":"https:\/\/www.home-brew-hopshop.co.uk\/products\/saflager-s-189-lager-yeast","provider":"The Hop Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}