2112 California Lager
Liquid Lager yeast from Wyeast.
Lab
Wyeast· Lager · Liquid · 2112
Wyeast· Lager · Liquid · 2112Specs
Attenuation
67–71%
The share of sugars the yeast ferments out. Higher attenuation means a drier, stronger beer.
Optimal temp
14–20°C
57–68°F
The range where this strain ferments cleanly, without throwing off-flavors. Most brewers pitch near the low end.
Flocculation
High
How readily the yeast clumps together and drops clear once fermentation winds down.
Alcohol tolerance
≈9% ABV
The rough ABV ceiling where the yeast stresses out and stops fermenting.
Genetic traits
Phenolics
POF−
Ferments clean
Phenolically clean (POF-negative). No clove or spice, so malt, esters, and hops come through unmasked. The norm for American and British ales and most lagers.
Diastatic
STA-1−
Not diastatic
Does not carry the STA1 (diastaticus) gene. It attenuates normally, with no diastaticus over-attenuation or gushing risk.
Same strain, other labs
Usually used in
California CommonCream AlePorterSeasonal Beers & Pale Ales
Common questions
- What is the 2112 California Lager equivalent?
- Goldrush Lager, L05 Cablecar, OYL-105 West Coast Lager, and WLP810 San Francisco Lager Yeast — the same strain from other labs, the California Common / Anchor Steam (WLP810) strain.
- What is 2112 California Lager's attenuation?
- 67–71% apparent attenuation.
- What temperature should I ferment 2112 California Lager at?
- 14–20°C is the recommended range.
- What beer styles is 2112 California Lager good for?
- California Common, Cream Ale, Porter, and Seasonal Beers & Pale Ales.
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