Copenhagen Lager
Liquid Lager yeast from Escarpment Labs.
Lab
Escarpment Labs· Lager · Liquid
Escarpment Labs· Lager · LiquidSpecs
Attenuation
71–77%
The share of sugars the yeast ferments out. Higher attenuation means a drier, stronger beer.
Optimal temp
8–13°C
46–55°F
The range where this strain ferments cleanly, without throwing off-flavors. Most brewers pitch near the low end.
Flocculation
Med-low
How readily the yeast clumps together and drops clear once fermentation winds down.
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
Lagers
Common questions
- What is the Copenhagen Lager equivalent?
- L25 Hygge, OYL-104 Danish Lager, WLP850 Copenhagen Lager Yeast, and 2042 Danish Lager — the same strain from other labs, the Carlsberg (Copenhagen, WLP850) strain.
- What is Copenhagen Lager's attenuation?
- 71–77% apparent attenuation.
- What temperature should I ferment Copenhagen Lager at?
- 8–13°C is the recommended range.
- What beer styles is Copenhagen Lager good for?
- Lagers.
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