SafLager W-34/70 yeast: temperature, attenuation and alcohol tolerance
Fermentis (dry)The published Fermentis data for SafLager W-34/70, the styles it suits, and what to use if you cannot get it.
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 technical data
| Manufacturer | Fermentis (dry) |
|---|---|
| Species | Saccharomyces pastorianus, bottom-fermenting lager (Weihenstephan 34/70) |
| Fermentation temperature | 12 to 18 C (54 to 64 F) |
| Apparent attenuation | 80 to 84 % |
| Alcohol tolerance | 9 to 11 % ABV |
| Flocculation | Fast sedimentation |
Notes
Recommended for German Pilsner, helles, Dortmunder, Bock, any clean lager.
Character: Low ester, low higher-alcohol, neutral and balanced.
The most-brewed lager strain in the world, the Weihenstephan 34/70. Low esters and low higher alcohols make it the reference for a clean lager. It ferments a touch warmer than many lager yeasts, which shortens the schedule without adding fruit.
Substitutes and styles
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