Fermentis SafLager™ W-34/70 Dried Lager Yeast 11.5g

SafLager W-34/70 is a famous lager yeast strain from Weihenstephan in Germany, used by breweries around the world. Fermentis calls it a strong, robust lager yeast for neutral beers, with a good balance of floral and fruity aromas and a clean finish.

Character

• Clean and neutral, with low esters and higher alcohols
• Balanced floral and fruity aromas
• Fast sedimentation

Fermentis specification

• Pack: 11.5g sachet
• Type: bottom-fermenting lager yeast
• Temperature: 12-18°C
• Apparent attenuation: 80-84%
• Alcohol tolerance: 9-11%
• Dosage: 80-120g per hectolitre, so allow two 11.5g sachets for a 23 litre batch

How to use

Pitch directly onto the wort, or rehydrate in ten times its weight of sterile water or boiled, hopped wort at 15-25°C for 15-30 minutes. Store sachets below 24°C for up to 6 months, or below 15°C for longer. Once opened, reseal, keep at 4°C and use within 7 days.

A great choice for German lagers, pilsners and Marzen. Brew it with Saaz or Tettnanger hops on a base of Crisp Lager Malt. For a fruitier lager try SafLager S-23. See the Fermentis yeast range and our beer yeast selector.