2272-PC North American Lager
Liquid Lager yeast from Wyeast.
Lab
Wyeast· Lager · Liquid · 2272-PC
Wyeast· Lager · Liquid · 2272-PCSpecs
Attenuation
70–76%
The share of sugars the yeast ferments out. Higher attenuation means a drier, stronger beer.
Optimal temp
11–14°C
52–57°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.
Usually used in
Lager
Common questions
- What is 2272-PC North American Lager's attenuation?
- 70–76% apparent attenuation.
- What temperature should I ferment 2272-PC North American Lager at?
- 11–14°C is the recommended range.
- What beer styles is 2272-PC North American Lager good for?
- Lager.
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