Wyeast 2206 Bavarian Lager from Wyeast: 8 to 14 C (46 to 58 F), 73 to 77 % attenuation, 9 % ABV tolerance, medium to high flocculation. Styles and substitutes.
Updated 05 September 2026.
Wyeast 2206 Bavarian Lager yeast: temperature, attenuation and alcohol tolerance
Wyeast (liquid)The published Wyeast data for Wyeast 2206 Bavarian 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 | 8 to 14 C (46 to 58 F) |
| Apparent attenuation | 73 to 77 % |
| Alcohol tolerance | 9 % ABV |
| Flocculation | Medium to High |
Notes
Recommended for Munich helles, Oktoberfest, bock, dunkel.
Character: Rich, malty, full-bodied Bavarian lager character.
A Bavarian lager strain used by many German breweries for rich, full-bodied, malty beers, which is why it is a pick for bocks, doppelbocks and Oktoberfest lagers. Medium to high flocculation clears it well. Ferment cold and lager long.
Substitutes and styles
Questions and answers
What is the manufacturer of the Wyeast 2206 Bavarian Lager yeast?
Wyeast (liquid)
What is the species of the Wyeast 2206 Bavarian Lager yeast?
Saccharomyces pastorianus, bottom-fermenting lager
What is the fermentation temperature of the Wyeast 2206 Bavarian Lager yeast?
8 to 14 C (46 to 58 F)
What is the apparent attenuation of the Wyeast 2206 Bavarian Lager yeast?
73 to 77 %