L02 Fest
Liquid Lager yeast from Imperial Yeast.
Lab
Imperial Yeast· Lager · Liquid · L02
Imperial Yeast· Lager · Liquid · L02Specs
Attenuation
71–75%
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-high
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
Potential substitutes for L02 Fest
Common questions
- What is the L02 Fest equivalent?
- OYL-107 Oktoberfest and 2206 Bavarian Lager — the same strain from other labs, the Bavarian Lager (2206) strain.
- What is L02 Fest's attenuation?
- 71–75% apparent attenuation.
- What temperature should I ferment L02 Fest at?
- 8–13°C is the recommended range.
- What can I substitute for L02 Fest?
- WLP820 Oktoberfest/Marzen Lager Yeast.
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