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LalBrew Diamond Lager substitute: what to use instead

LalBrew Diamond Lager (Lallemand)

If you cannot get LalBrew Diamond Lager, this is the closest replacement and what changes.

Yes. SafLager W-34/70 is a true substitute for LalBrew Diamond Lager; they share the same strain lineage.
Gauge readout
Attenuation77 to 83 %
Alcohol tolerance13 % ABV
Fermentation temp10 to 15 C (50 to 59 F)
Attenuation50%75%100%
Alcohol010%20% ABV
Temperature02040 C
Substitution
LalBrew Diamond Lager (Lallemand)
SafLager W-34/70

Original strain vs substitute

Out ofLalBrew Diamond Lager (Lallemand)
Closest substituteSafLager W-34/70
Original attenuation77 to 83 %
Original alcohol tolerance13 % ABV
Original temperature10 to 15 C (50 to 59 F)

Notes

SafLager W-34/70 is the standard clean-lager substitute for LalBrew Diamond, and both are dry, so it is a like-for-like swap.

Both are neutral bottom-fermenting lager strains that work in the 10 to 15 C band. Diamond tolerates higher alcohol (13% vs about 11%), so for a strong lager or doppelbock stay with Diamond; for a standard-strength Pilsner or helles they are interchangeable.

What to buy instead

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Related

LalBrew Diamond Lagerfull data sheetSafLager W-34/70related strain (Fermentis)SafLager S-23related strain (Fermentis)

Sources: Lallemand LalBrew Diamond Lager Technical Data Sheet ยท Fermentis SafLager W-34/70 product page