Description
SafLager S-23 100 g – dry yeast for fruity lager
SafLager S-23 from Fermentis is a bottom-fermenting yeast strain originating from Berlin, Germany. It is used by commercial breweries in Western Europe and recommended for fruitier lagers with more esters. The yeast's profile gives a beer with good length of flavour. The 100 g pack suits you if you brew several batches or larger volumes.
This pack is marked best before December 2025. Dry yeast stored cool keeps well long past the date.
Technical data
- Yeast: Saccharomyces pastorianus
- Ideal fermentation temperature: 12–18 °C
- Attenuation: 80–84 %
- Alcohol tolerance: 9–11 %
- Flocculation: high
- Ester production: low
- Dosage: 80–120 g per 100 litres
How to use S-23
The yeast can be sprinkled directly onto the wort, or rehydrated first in at least ten times its own weight of sterile water or boiled and hopped wort at 15–25 °C. Leave it for 15–30 minutes, stir gently and add it to the wort. Reseal an opened pack, keep it at 4 °C and use it within 7 days.
Frequently asked questions about SafLager S-23
How much S-23 do I need for 20 litres?
Fermentis recommends 80–120 g per 100 litres. For 20 litres that equals 16–24 g.
What temperature should S-23 ferment at?
The ideal fermentation temperature is 12–18 °C.
Can I use the yeast after the best before date?
Yes. Dry yeast stored cool keeps well long past the best before date.
How do I store an opened pack?
Reseal the pack, keep it at 4 °C and use it within 7 days.
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