L18

L18

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L18

A versatile Bavarian yeast that excels in crafting balanced lagers.

Hailing from the Bavarian Alps, this lager strain is adept at balancing complex malt character with hop flavors and aromas. Perfect for brewing bocks, maibocks, and amber lagers, it excels in creating beers with a smooth, balanced mouthfeel and a layered malt profile. This strain also shines in other lagers, delivering clean, approachable results.

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Temperature
48-56 °F / 9-13 °C
Haze
N/A
Flocculation
medium
Phenolic Off-Flavor
negative
Attenuation
70-74%
Diastatic
negative
Alcohol Tolerance
12%

Beer Styles

Bock
Bock

A dark, strong, malty German lager beer that emphasizes the malty-rich and somewhat toasty qualities of continental malts without being sweet in the finish.

Maibock
Maibock

A relatively pale, strong, malty German lager beer with a nicely attenuated finish that enhances drinkability. The hop character is generally more apparent than in other bocks.

Märzen
Märzen

A smooth, clean, pale German lager with a moderately strong malty flavor and a light hop character. Deftly balances strength and drinkability, with a palate impression and finish that encourages drinking. Showcases elegant German malt flavors without becoming too heavy or filling.

American Amber Lager
American Amber Lager

A well-attenuated malty amber lager with an interesting caramel or toast quality and restrained bitterness. Usually fairly well-attenuated, often with an adjunct quality. Smooth, easily-drinkable lager character.

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