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Lager yeast is a bottom fermenting yeast (meaning it is most active near the bottom of the fermenting beer) that ferments at colder temperatures, generally between 32 and 55 degrees F (0-13 degrees C). Lager yeasts tend to be neutral in flavor and aroma and thus do not produce the fruity esters found in ale yeasts. Beers fermented with lager yeasts are usually cold stored at temperatures below 45 degrees F (7 degrees C) following primary fermentation for a period of a few weeks to several months-a process known as lagering.

Mfg Name Number Yeast Name Flocculation Attenuation Best Temp

WYeast	2007	Pilsen Lager Yeast	High	71-75%	48-56
Comments:	A classic American pilsner strain, smooth, malty palate. Ferments dryand crisp.

WYeast	2035	American Lager Yeast	Medium	73-77%	48-58
Comments:	Bold, complex and aromatic, good depth of flavor characteristics for a variety of lager beers.

WYeast	2042	Danish Lager Yeast	Low	73-77%	46-56
Comments:	Rich, dortmund-style, crisp, dry finish. Soft profile accentuates hop characteristics

WYeast	2112	California Lager Yeast	High	67-71%	58-68
Comments:	Particularly suited for producing 19th century-style West Coast beers. Retains lager characteristics at temperatures up to 65 degrees F, and produces malty, brilliantly-clean beers.

WYeast	2124	Bohemian Lager Yeast	High	69-73%	48-58
Comments:	A Pilsner yeast from the Weihenstephen. Ferments clean and malty with rich residual maltiness in full gravity pilsners.

WYeast	2206	Bavarian Lager Yeast	Medium	73-77%	48-58
Comments:	Used by many German breweries to produce rich, full-bodied, malty beers. Good choice for Bocks and Dopplebocks.

WYeast	2247	European Lager Yeast	Low	73-77%	46-56
Comments:	Clean dry flavor profile often used in aggressively hopped pilsner. Mild aromatics, slightly sulfur production, dry finish.

WYeast	2272	North American Lager Yeast	High	70-76%	52-58
Comments:	Traditional culture of North American and Canadian lagers and light pilsners. Malty finish.

WYeast	2278	Czech Pils Yeast	Medium to High	70-74%	50-58
Comments:	Classic pilsner strain from the home of pilssners for a dry, but malty finish. The perfect choice for pilsners and bock beers. Sul;fer produced during fermentation dissipates with conditioning.

WYeast	2308	Munich Lager Yeast	Medium	73-77%	48-56
Comments:	A unique strain, capable of producing fine lagers. Very smooth, well-rounded and full-bodied. Benefits from temperature rise for diacetyl rest.

White Labs	WLP800	Pilsen Lager Yeast	Medium to High	72-77%	50-55
Comments:	Classic pilsner strain from the premier pilsner producer in the Czech Republic. Somewhat dry with a malty finish, this yeast is best suited for European pilsner production.

White Labs	WLP802	Czech Budejovice Lager	Medium	75-80%	50-55
Comments:	Pilsner lager yeast from Southern Czech Republic. Produces dry and crisp lagers, with low diacetyl production.

White Labs	WLP810	San Francisco Lager	High	65-70%	58-65
Comments:	This yeast is used to produce the "California Common" style beer. A unique lager strain which has the ability to ferment up to 65 degrees while retaining lager characteristics. Can also be fermented down to 50 degrees for production of marzens, pilsners and other style lagers.

White Labs	WLP820	Octoberfest/Märzen Lager	Medium	65-73%	52-58
Comments:	This yeast produces a very malty, bock like style. It does not finish as dry as WLP830. This yeast is much slower in the first generation than WLP830, so we encourage a larger starter to be used the first generation or schedule a longer lagering time.

White Labs	WLP830	German Lager	Medium	74-79%	50-55
Comments:	This yeast is one of the most widely used lager yeasts in the world. Very malty and clean, great for all German lagers, pilsner, oktoberfest, and marzen.

White Labs	WLP833	German Bock Lager	Medium	70-76%	48-55
Comments:	From the alps of southern Bavaria, this yeast produces a beer that is well balanced between malt and hop character. The excellent malt profile makes it well suited for Bocks, Dopplebocks, and Oktoberfest style beers. Very versatile lager yeast, it is so well balanced that is has gained tremendous popularity for use in Classic American style Pilsners. Also good for Helles style lager beer.

White Labs	WLP838	Southern German Lager	Medium	68-76%	50-55
Comments:	This yeast is characterized by a malty finish and balanced aroma. It is a strong fermentor, produces slight sulfur, and low diacetyl.

White Labs	WLP840	American Lager	Medium	75-80%	50-55
Comments:	This yeast is used to produce American style lagers. Dry and clean with a very slight apple fruitiness. Sulfur and diacetyl production is minimal.

White Labs	WLP885	Zurich Lager	Medium	70-80%	50-55
Comments:	Available Sept-Oct:Swiss style lager yeast. With proper care, this yeast can be used to produce lager beer over 11% ABV. Sulfur and diacetyl production is minimal. Original culture provided to White Labs by Marc Sedam.

White Labs	WLP920	Old Bavarian Lager	Medium	66-73%	50-55
Comments:	Available Sept - Oct:From Southern Germany, this yeast finishes malty with a slight ester profile. Use in beers such as Oktoberfest, Bock, and Dark Lagers.

White Labs	WLP940	Mexican Lager	Medium	70-78%	50-55
Comments:	Available March-April:From Mexico City, this yeast produces clean lager beer, with a crisp finish. Good for Mexican style light lagers, as well as dark lagers.