Best yeast for Oktoberfest and Märzen
SafLager S-23 (Fermentis)The single best dry strain for Oktoberfest and Märzen, and the number that decides it.
Use SafLager S-23. For Oktoberfest and Märzen it is the strongest match on the numbers that matter.
Gauge readout
Attenuation80 to 84 %
Alcohol tolerance9 to 11 % ABV
Fermentation temp12 to 18 C (54 to 64 F)
Attenuation50%75%100%
Alcohol010%20% ABV
Temperature02040 C
Why this strain
| Style | Oktoberfest and Märzen |
|---|---|
| Recommended strain | SafLager S-23 (Fermentis) |
| Fermentation temperature | 12 to 18 C (54 to 64 F) |
| Apparent attenuation | 80 to 84 % |
| Alcohol tolerance | 9 to 11 % ABV |
Notes
For an Oktoberfest or Märzen, SafLager S-23 suits the style. It ferments cold like a clean lager strain but leaves a touch more fruit and ester, which fits the malt-rich, characterful profile of a festival lager.
Ferment cold and give it a long lager period; the style is defined by a smooth, well-lagered finish that a rushed schedule will not deliver.
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Sources: Fermentis SafLager S-23 product page