Wyeast 2308 Munich Lager from Wyeast: 9 to 13 C (48 to 56 F), 70 to 74 % attenuation, 9 % ABV tolerance, medium flocculation. Styles and substitutes.
Updated 05 September 2026.
Wyeast 2308 Munich Lager yeast: temperature, attenuation and alcohol tolerance
Wyeast (liquid)The published Wyeast data for Wyeast 2308 Munich 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 | 70 to 74 % |
| Alcohol tolerance | 9 % ABV |
| Flocculation | Medium |
Notes
Recommended for Munich helles, dunkel, Oktoberfest, bock.
Character: Very smooth, well-rounded, full-bodied Munich lager character.
A Munich lager strain giving a smooth, well-rounded, full-bodied beer, suited to helles and dunkel where the malt should lead. It can throw sulfur early that conditions out. Ferment cold and lager for a clean, malty finish.
Substitutes and styles
Questions and answers
What is the manufacturer of the Wyeast 2308 Munich Lager yeast?
Wyeast (liquid)
What is the species of the Wyeast 2308 Munich Lager yeast?
Saccharomyces pastorianus, bottom-fermenting lager
What is the fermentation temperature of the Wyeast 2308 Munich Lager yeast?
9 to 13 C (48 to 56 F)
What is the apparent attenuation of the Wyeast 2308 Munich Lager yeast?
70 to 74 %