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White Labs and Omega Lager Strains

 

White Labs and Omega Lager Strains

WHITE LABS CZECH BUDEJOVICE  WLP802

A pilsner lager yeast from southern Czech Republic, this strain produces dry and crisp lagers with low diacetyl production. With up to 80% attenuation, this strain will make a dry beer and showcase rounded hop bitterness. Low diacetyl production makes conditioning of this beer an ease.

Bold aromas of dark fruit, chocolate, and oak give way to a rich palate of black fruit layered with soft strawberry. Undertones of tobacco and chocolate provide depth and complexity, balanced by nutty notes and spice. Firm tannins and medium-high acidity round out this full-bodied and structured red blend. Serve at room temperature.

  • ATTENUATION: 70-75%
  • FLOCCULATION: MEDIUM
  • ALCOHOL TOLERANCE: MEDIUM (5-10%)
  • FERMENTATION TEMPERATURE: 50°F-55°F

WHITE LABS OKTOBERFEST/MARZEN  WLP820

This strain is ideal for producing malty lagers. Residual sweetness further helps promote malt nuances while contributing to a balanced finish. The first generation of this strain can be slow, so we encourage using a larger initial culture or scheduling longer fermentation and conditioning times. Great for lagers with a wide gravity range including bocks, doppelbocks, märzens, Oktoberfests and American amber lagers.

  • ATTENUATION: 65-73%
  • FLOCCULATION: MEDIUM
  • ALCOHOL TOLERANCE: MEDIUM (5-10%)
  • FERMENTATION TEMPERATURE: 52°F-58°F

OMEGA BAYERN LAGER  OYL-114

This clean, crisp, lager strain of Bavarian origin ferments at a wide temperature range and flocculates well with minimal diacetyl production. It especially excels in maltier styles, including Dunkels & Märzens.

  • ATTENUATION: 72-76%
  • FLOCCULATION: MEDIUM
  • ALCOHOL TOLERANCE: MEDIUM (9%)
  • FERMENTATION TEMPERATURE: 51°F-62°F

OMEGA OKTOBERFEST  OYL-107

Fans of Märzenbier and Oktoberfest Lagers particularly enjoy this strain. The Oktoberfest strain facilitates a smooth, rich, balanced beer with full, malty profile. Make sure to give it a thorough diacetyl rest.

  • ATTENUATION: 73-77%
  • FLOCCULATION: MEDIUM-HIGH
  • ALCOHOL TOLERANCE: MEDIUM (9%)
  • FERMENTATION TEMPERATURE: 46°F-58°F