Suitable yeast for lager kit

matt78 · Nov 2, 2017

I have been given a kilner 23 pint lager kit that is out of date, the kit is use before June 2017. Having read a couple of threads on here I've decided to brew it but get a fresh yeast sachet.
My problem is that I'm confused at the massive range of yeast available. What yeast do people recommend for lager kits?? Cheers folks

sdt7618 · Nov 2, 2017

Personal like saflager 2' but you need to be able to control the temperature.

matt78 · Nov 2, 2017

Thanks for the recommendation on the saflager. I've just had a look into that yeast and I don't really have anywhere cool enough. Im still new to homebrew. Thanks again for the recommendation.Ã°Å¸âÂ

MyQul · Nov 3, 2017

Use W-34/70, there's a large thread on HBT where people are getting good results fermenting at ale temps.

http://www.homebrewtalk.com/showthread.php?t=592169&page=14

Either that or use a steam beer/california common yeast (a lager yeast that is fermented at ale temps), crossmyloof (cheapest) and mangrove jacks both do a dried one

matt78 · Nov 3, 2017

Thanks for the recommendations MyQul. I'm going to go with the W-34/70 and see how I go with that. It's all a learning curve for me but looking forward to seeing the results. Thanks again.

matt78 · Nov 4, 2017

MyQul said:
Use W-34/70, there's a large thread on HBT where people are getting good results fermenting at ale temps.

http://www.homebrewtalk.com/showthread.php?t=592169&page=14

Either that or use a steam beer/california common yeast (a lager yeast that is fermented at ale temps), crossmyloof (cheapest) and mangrove jacks both do a dried one

Thanks for the link. I've really enjoyed reading through it and hearing other people's thoughts and reviews on the higher temperature yeasts. I've ordered my W30/70 and can't wait to get my lager kit underway.

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MyQul · Nov 4, 2017

matt78 said:
Thanks for the link. I've really enjoyed reading through it and hearing other people's thoughts and reviews on the higher temperature yeasts. I've ordered my W30/70 and can't wait to get my lager kit underway.

Every day is a school day!

I like a light lager(and am looking to add one in to my house beer rotation) but have no place for a brew fridge. So I've done extensive research on pseudo lagers. W-34/70, and the thread I linked from HBT being one answer to my lack of brew fridge

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