Wyeast 2112 California Lager from Wyeast: 14 to 20 C (58 to 68 F), 67 to 71 % attenuation, 9 % ABV tolerance, high flocculation. Styles and substitutes.
Updated 05 September 2026.
Wyeast 2112 California Lager yeast: temperature, attenuation and alcohol tolerance
Wyeast (liquid)The published Wyeast data for Wyeast 2112 California 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 | 14 to 20 C (58 to 68 F) |
| Apparent attenuation | 67 to 71 % |
| Alcohol tolerance | 9 % ABV |
| Flocculation | High |
Notes
Recommended for California common, steam beer, amber lager.
Character: Malty, clean character that ferments warm and clears bright.
The California common (steam beer) lager strain, unusual in that it ferments clean and malty at warm ale temperatures up to the high 60s F, then clears brilliantly thanks to high flocculation. It is the strain for a California common.
Substitutes and styles
Questions and answers
What is the manufacturer of the Wyeast 2112 California Lager yeast?
Wyeast (liquid)
What is the species of the Wyeast 2112 California Lager yeast?
Saccharomyces pastorianus, bottom-fermenting lager
What is the fermentation temperature of the Wyeast 2112 California Lager yeast?
14 to 20 C (58 to 68 F)
What is the apparent attenuation of the Wyeast 2112 California Lager yeast?
67 to 71 %