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Offline Jake

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Lager Yeast
« on: November 06, 2011, 11:04:51 AM »
Has anyone here had any experience with the S23 yeast? Thinking about doing a dark lager ... does the yeast need to be treated any different than the S04 or 5? I know to ferment at lower temp, but other than that, the exact same?
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Re: Lager Yeast
« Reply #1 on: November 06, 2011, 11:08:33 AM »
Ferment at around 12C (it can take down to 9, but you need to pitch more then). Brew until gravity is final, then lager for a while.
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Re: Lager Yeast
« Reply #2 on: November 06, 2011, 11:09:41 AM »
I'm actually planning to do a steam beer with S-23, after trying Dean's second Pilsner - brewed in the warmer months. It's got a nice fruity character similar to Anchor Steam, should go well with a boatload of Amarillo.
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