LalBrew Premium Series – Diamond Lager Yeast x 11g – Lallemand

LalBrew – Premium Diamond Lager Yeast x 11g – Lallemand –Diamond Lager yeast is a true lager strain originating in Germany. Diamond Lager yeast delivers excellent fermentation performance and has the ability to produce clean, authentic lagers.Traditional styles brewed with the Diamond include but are not limited to Munich Helles, Dortmunder Export, German Pilsner, Bohemian Pilsner, American Pilsner, Vienna Lager, Oktoberfest/Märzen, Dark American Lager, Munich Dunkel, Schwarzbier, Traditional Bock, Doppelbock, Eisbock and California Common.Microbiological PropertiesClassified as Saccharomyces pastorianus, a bottom-fermenting yeast. Typical Analysis of Diamond yeast: Percent solids 93% – 97% Viability ≥ 5 x 109 CFU per gram of dry yeast Wild Yeast < 1 per 10^6 yeast cells Diastaticus Undetectable Bacteria < 1 per 10^6 yeast cells Finished product is released to the market only after passing a rigorous series of tests *See specifications sheet for details Brewing PropertiesIn Lallemand’s Standard Conditions Wort at 12°C (54°F) Diamond yeast exhibits:Vigorous fermentation that can be completed in 5 daysHigh attenuation and High flocculationNeutral flavor and aroma, typical of traditional lagersThe optimal temperature range for Diamond yeast when producing traditional styles is 10°C(50°F) to 15°C(59°F)Lag phase, total fermentation time, attenuation and flavor are dependent on pitch rate, yeast handling, fermentation temperature and nutritional quality of the wort. To ensure a healthy fermentation it is a good idea to incorporate some yeast nutrient in your brewing. You can purchase some here.The benefits of using yeast nutrient are described in the pdf and video below:Lallemand – Feeding Yeast for Brewing Success!