SAFLAGER™ S-23 is a bottom-fermenting brewer's yeast originating from Berlin, Germany. Recommended for the production of fruity and hoppy lagers, it delivers a complex hop character alongside a clean, balanced lager profile. Best fermented at cool temperatures (9–15°C) for authentic lager character.
Type: Bottom-fermenting | Fermentation temp: 9–15°C | Attenuation: High
Use in European lagers and pilsners alongside Saaz or Tettnanger hops. Browse the full yeast range: Fermentis Yeast Range. Also: Saflager W-34/70.
Yeast Specification
| Species | Saccharomyces pastorianus |
|---|---|
| Attenuation | Medium |
| ABV Tolerance | 9% |
| Temp Range | 9–15°C (optimal 12°C) |
| Flocculation | Medium |
| Fermentation Speed | Medium |
| Pitch Rate | 11.5g/20–30L |
| Recommended For | Fruity Lager/Kölsch-like |
| Ester Profile | Medium - Fruity/Estery |
| Phenolic Profile | None |
| Hop Pairings | Saaz/Styrian Goldings |
| Malt Pairings | Pilsner |
| Similar Commercial Beers | Continental lagers |
| Storage Temp | 4°C |
| Shelf Life | 36 months |