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Fermentis SafLager™ S-23 – 11.5g

Originating from the famous VLB institute in Germany, SafLager S-23 is a true lager yeast capable of producing continental lagers with fruity, estery notes.

% Dry Weight
94.0 - 96.5
Usage Rate
80 to 120 g/hl for pitching at 53-59°F. Increase dosage for pitching below 53°F, up to 200 to 300 g/hl at 48°F
Fermentation Temperature
48.2-71.6°F, ideally 53.6-59°F
Flocculation
High
Residual Sugars
8 g/l at an apparent attenuation of 82%
Storage
Store in cool (< 50°F), dry conditions.
Total Esters
37 ppm at 18°P at 12°C during the first 48h of fermentation then 14°C in EBC tubes
Total Superior Alcohols
177 ppm at 18°P at 12°C during the first 48h of fermentation then 14°C in EBC tubes
Shelf Life
36 months from production date. 7 days if opened.
Viable Cells At Packaging
>1 x 10^10 cfu/g for ales | >6 x 10^9 cfu/g for lagers

SKU: BZZZ3632

A genuine German style dried lager yeast, developing the best of its lager notes under low-temperature fermentation (53.6-59.0°F). Good flocculation with excellent attenuation makes S-23 an excellent choice for the production of a wide range of lager and pilsner beers.

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