Wyeast 2278 Czech Pils from Wyeast: 10 to 14 C (50 to 58 F), 70 to 74 % attenuation, 9 % ABV tolerance, medium to high flocculation. Styles and substitutes.
Updated 05 September 2026.
Wyeast 2278 Czech Pils yeast: temperature, attenuation and alcohol tolerance
Wyeast (liquid)The published Wyeast data for Wyeast 2278 Czech Pils, 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 | 10 to 14 C (50 to 58 F) |
| Apparent attenuation | 70 to 74 % |
| Alcohol tolerance | 9 % ABV |
| Flocculation | Medium to High |
Notes
Recommended for Czech pilsner, Bohemian lager, pale lager.
Character: Dry but malty Czech pilsner finish, with a slight sulfur note.
The Czech pilsner lager strain, giving a dry but malty finish with the light sulfur note typical of a Bohemian pilsner ferment. Medium to high flocculation clears it. Ferment cold; the sulfur blows off with conditioning.
Substitutes and styles
Questions and answers
What is the manufacturer of the Wyeast 2278 Czech Pils yeast?
Wyeast (liquid)
What is the species of the Wyeast 2278 Czech Pils yeast?
Saccharomyces pastorianus, bottom-fermenting lager
What is the fermentation temperature of the Wyeast 2278 Czech Pils yeast?
10 to 14 C (50 to 58 F)
What is the apparent attenuation of the Wyeast 2278 Czech Pils yeast?
70 to 74 %