This strain is a classic, true top cropping yeast strain from a traditional brewery in Cologne, Germany. Beers will exhibit some of the fruity character of an ale, with a clean lager like profile. It produces low or no detectable levels of diacetyl. This yeast may also be used to produce quick-conditioning pseudo-lager beers and ferments well at cold 55-60F (13-16C) range. This powdery strain results in yeast that remain in suspension post fermentation. It requires filtration or additional settling time to produce bright beers.

Styles: American Wheat, Berliner Weisse, Biere de Garde, Cream Ale, Dusseldorf Altbier, Fruit Beer, Kolsch, Spice/Herb/Vegetable Beer

Attenuation:
73-77%
Flocculation:
Low
Optimum Fermentation Temp:
56-70 F
Alcohol Tolerance:
Medium-High (approx 10%)