Muntons gold continental Pils yeast?

[BarlingStu]

Hi all, just received the above kit, the yeast provided says lager yeast, but the instructions say to brew between 18 and 21 oC.
I assume that the instructions are generic for all of these kits. Would the yeast be an ale yeast or a true lager strain?
I don't want to start this kit without clarification, all help appreciated.
Cheers.

 

[BarlingStu]

For those who want to know?
I have just spoken to Muntons with regard to this beer kit, and the yeast provided is an actual lager yeast!! They recommended fermenting between 12-15oC, hopefully this kit will turn out very nice indeed.
So if you have bought this kit don't follow the instructions on the box!
Their customer service is very good, and I would recommend a quick phonecall or email if you have any queries.
Hope this helps anyone who is considering brewing this kit

 

[pms67]

Thanks, good to know although they should change the instructions to suit,a bit misleading to say the least

 

[BarlingStu]

That's what I thought, i did mention the future addition of a card or something inside the box for lagers and such.

 

[Bigcol49]

For those who want to know?
I have just spoken to Muntons with regard to this beer kit, and the yeast provided is an actual lager yeast!! They recommended fermenting between 12-15oC

Hi! Did Munton's say anything about adding more than one sachet of yeast if brewing at low temperatures?

 

[BarlingStu]

They didn't say to add more yeast mate just brew at the above temps with the provided yeast, tbh 6g of yeast doesn't seem like a lot for a premium kit!

 

[Tim1975]

As an additional to this thread I ended up pitching 2 x 11g of Saflager in this Muntons, currently in the fridge set to 13 degrees so I will let you know what happens in 10 / 14 days time

 

[thrums1]

As an additional to this thread I ended up pitching 2 x 11g of Saflager in this Muntons, currently in the fridge set to 13 degrees so I will let you know what happens in 10 / 14 days time

Do you remember how this turned out? I have ordered the same kit and Omega Bavarian Lager liquid yeast - I am hopeful.

 

[pms67]

I can’t even remember where I was living in 2016