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Brewing & Fermenting | Ingredients / Recipes

YEASTS TO EXPLORE WITH WHC

By:Yohanna Best
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MASHED ISSUE 25

Embrace the convenience, versatility and excellence of WHC Lab’s Blitz lager yeast, and embark on a journey to craft exceptional lagers that delight the senses while optimising brewing processes!

Blitz Lager dry yeast is a robust strain producing superb lagers and other styles requiring clean yeast, all within a fraction of the time typically taken, making this a brilliant yeast for lager production. This strain combines the crisp, clean character of traditional lagers - characterised by a smooth, malty backbone and a balanced, refined finish - with the convenience of ale fermentation temperatures. These high fermentation temperatures also eliminate the need for costly and time-consuming temperature controls and fermenter residency times typically associated with lager production, making it a more sustainable and faster option than other lager yeasts. 

‘Brewing with Blitz lager yeast at MASHED Brewhouse allows us to ferment a lager out at room temperature while still providing a clean crisp finish - it’s a game changer!’

Whether brewing a traditional German-style Pilsner, a refreshing Helles or an aromatic Bock, Blitz Lager yeast delivers exceptional results. The yeast’s strong flocculation properties facilitate rapid settling, enabling a quicker turnaround time and reducing the time required for maturation and clarification.

Style: Kolsch, Lager, New England IPA, West Coast IPA

Strain: Saccharomyces cerevisiae

Dosage: 50-100g/hl

Recommended Fermentation Temperature: 16°C to 20°C

ABV Tolerance: 11%

Nitrogen Demand: Medium

Attenuation: 73% to 77%

Flocculation: Medium

This year, following the news that WHC Lab have released super convenient 11g packs of their dehydrated yeasts, we’ve taken a deep dive into their epic range. In this issue, we’re looking at another of their strains which we love using. Being able to make lager at the ferm temp of an ale is so beneficial! 

We’ve included some great recipes using this amazing lager yeast in this issue so you can find out for yourself. If you’re a MASHED Hop Club member, you’ll be getting a pack of Blitz lager yeast to brew with.

 Find a great selection of yeasts in 11g packs over at www.whclab.com

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