SafLager S-23 Lager Yeast 11.5g

SafLager S-23 Lager Yeast

SafLager S-23 is a German lager yeast with a noticeably fruitier, more estery character than the cleanest neutral lager strains. It gives good palate length while still producing a crisp lager-style finish.

It is a useful choice when you want a little more fermentation character in pale lagers, amber lagers and other bottom-fermented beers rather than an ultra-neutral profile.

Yeast Details

• Yeast Type: Lager yeast (Saccharomyces pastorianus)
• Pack Size: 11.5g
• Fermentation Temperature: Ideally 12–18°C
• Apparent Attenuation: Medium
• Character: Fruity, lightly estery with good palate length
• Pitching Rate: 80–120g/hl
• Good For: Pale lager, amber lager, Vienna-style lager and other characterful lager styles

How to Use

S-23 can be pitched directly onto the wort or rehydrated before pitching. Keep fermentation within the recommended temperature range and use the manufacturer's pitching rate for your batch size.

Substitutes

SafLager S-189 is a good alternative when you want a more neutral lager profile with subtle herbal and floral notes. SafLager W-34/70 is cleaner and more neutral again, making it the better option when you want fermentation character kept firmly in the background.

Brewer's Tip

Choose S-23 when a completely neutral lager fermentation is not the goal. Its extra fruit character can add interest to lager styles while still retaining a crisp overall profile.