Description

Mangrove Jack’s M54 Californian Lager Yeast

A unique lager strain that has the ability to ferment at ale temperatures without the associated off flavours. Extended lagering periods are also not required.

BEER STYLES

Suitable for California Common and any lager fermented at ambient (ale) temperatures.

CHARACTERISTICS

YEAST CLASSIFICATION: Saccharomyces cerevisiae
ALCOHOL TOLERANCE: 9% ABV
ATTENUATION: 77 – 82%
RECOMMENDED TEMPERATURE RANGE: 18 – 20°C (64 – 68°F)
KILLER FACTOR: Sensitive
VIABLE YEAST CELLS: >5 x 109 cells per gram
DRY WEIGHT: 93 – 96%
WILD YEAST: <1 per 106 cells
TOTAL BACTERIA: <1 per 106 cells
GMO STATUS: GMO Free

PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS: 5 = HIGH, 1 = LOW
FLOCCULATION RATE: 4/5
COMPACTION: 4/5

USAGE DIRECTIONS

Sprinkle directly on up to 23 L (6 US Gal) of wort. For best results, ferment at 18-20 degrees C (64-68 degrees F).

OBSERVABLE TRAITS

AROMA CHARACTERISTICS:
California Lager yeast produces a clean lager aroma without the associated sulphur, this yeast is perfect for most kinds of lager.
FLAVOUR/MOUTHFEEL CHARACTERISTICS:
California Lager yeast produces clean and crisp lagers. This yeast is excellent for producing anything from a hoppy pilsner to a helles, allowing excellent malt and hop character to be expressed.
HIGHER ALCOHOL BEERS:
With a medium alcohol tolerance this yeast is not designed for fermenting over 9% ABV