SafLager W-34/70 vs LalBrew Diamond Lager: which to use
SafLager W-34/70: Fermentis · LalBrew Diamond Lager: LallemandThe two strains side by side on the numbers that decide it, and which to reach for.
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
Published data side by side
| Manufacturer | SafLager W-34/70: Fermentis · LalBrew Diamond Lager: Lallemand |
|---|---|
| SafLager W-34/70 temperature | 12 to 18 C (54 to 64 F) |
| LalBrew Diamond Lager temperature | 10 to 15 C (50 to 59 F) |
| SafLager W-34/70 attenuation | 80 to 84 % |
| LalBrew Diamond Lager attenuation | 77 to 83 % |
| SafLager W-34/70 alcohol tolerance | 9 to 11 % ABV |
| LalBrew Diamond Lager alcohol tolerance | 13 % ABV |
| SafLager W-34/70 flocculation | Fast sedimentation |
| LalBrew Diamond Lager flocculation | High |
Notes
Both are clean lager strains in the 10 to 15 C band, but Diamond tolerates 13% alcohol against W-34/70's 9 to 11% and can finish in about seven days.
Choose W-34/70 for a standard-strength clean lager and its unmatched track record.
Choose Diamond Lager for a strong lager or doppelbock, or when you want a faster lager schedule.
The strains in full
Sources: Fermentis SafLager W-34/70 product page · Lallemand LalBrew Diamond Lager Technical Data Sheet