Description
SafLager S-23 500 g – German lager yeast for fruity lagers
SafLager S-23 from Fermentis is a lager yeast from Germany used by commercial breweries in Western Europe. It is recommended for lagers with some fruit and ester notes, and gives good length on the palate. Fermentis recommends it especially for fruity and hoppy lagers, including Berlin-style lagers. The 500 g pack is intended for breweries and others brewing large volumes.
Please note: This product is only available in Norway.
Technical data
- Yeast: Saccharomyces pastorianus
- Ideal fermentation temperature: 12–18 °C
- Apparent attenuation: 80–84%
- Alcohol tolerance: 9–11%
- Sedimentation: fast
- Dosage: 80–120 g per 100 litres
- Pack size: 500 g
How to use S-23
Sprinkle the yeast into at least ten times its weight of sterile water or boiled and hopped wort at 15–25 °C. Leave it for 15–30 minutes, stir gently and pitch into the wort. An opened pack should be resealed, kept at 4 °C and used within 7 days.
Store unopened yeast below 24 °C for up to 6 months, and below 15 °C for longer storage. Shelf life is 36 months from production.
Frequently asked questions about SafLager S-23
How much S-23 do I need per 1000 litres?
Fermentis recommends 80–120 g per 100 litres. That equals 0.8–1.2 kg per 1000 litres.
What temperature should S-23 ferment at?
The ideal fermentation temperature is 12–18 °C.
What kind of lager does S-23 suit?
S-23 gives lagers with more fruit and esters than many other lager strains. It suits fruity and hoppy lagers well.
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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