Wyeast 2000 Budvar Lager from Wyeast: 9 to 13 C (48 to 56 F), 71 to 75 % attenuation, 9 % ABV tolerance, medium to high flocculation. Styles and substitutes.
Updated 05 September 2026.
Wyeast 2000 Budvar Lager yeast: temperature, attenuation and alcohol tolerance
Wyeast (liquid)The published Wyeast data for Wyeast 2000 Budvar Lager, the styles it suits, and what to use if you cannot get it.
Published technical data
| Manufacturer | Wyeast (liquid) |
|---|---|
| Species | Saccharomyces pastorianus, bottom-fermenting lager |
| Fermentation temperature | 9 to 13 C (48 to 56 F) |
| Apparent attenuation | 71 to 75 % |
| Alcohol tolerance | 9 % ABV |
| Flocculation | Medium to High |
Notes
Recommended for Czech pilsner, Bohemian lager, pale lager.
Character: Malty nose with subtle fruit and a dry, crisp finish.
The Budvar (Budweis) Czech lager strain, malty with subtle fruit and a dry, crisp finish, the character behind a Bohemian pilsner. Medium to high flocculation clears it well. Ferment cold and lager long for the classic Czech profile.
Substitutes and styles
Questions and answers
What is the manufacturer of the Wyeast 2000 Budvar Lager yeast?
Wyeast (liquid)
What is the species of the Wyeast 2000 Budvar Lager yeast?
Saccharomyces pastorianus, bottom-fermenting lager
What is the fermentation temperature of the Wyeast 2000 Budvar Lager yeast?
9 to 13 C (48 to 56 F)
What is the apparent attenuation of the Wyeast 2000 Budvar Lager yeast?
71 to 75 %