L05 Cablecar
Liquid Lager yeast from Imperial Yeast.
Lab
Imperial Yeast· Lager · Liquid · L05
Imperial Yeast· Lager · Liquid · L05Specs
Attenuation
71–75%
The share of sugars the yeast ferments out. Higher attenuation means a drier, stronger beer.
Optimal temp
13–18°C
55–64°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.
Alcohol tolerance
≈10% 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 CommonPre-Prohibition LagerBière de GardeCream AleBlonde AleAmerican LagerAmerican Amber LagerHellesVienna LagerSchwarzbierBaltic PorterCzech Amber LagerCzech Dark Lager & Mexican Lager
Common questions
- What is the L05 Cablecar equivalent?
- Goldrush Lager, OYL-105 West Coast Lager, WLP810 San Francisco Lager Yeast, and 2112 California Lager — the same strain from other labs, the California Common / Anchor Steam (WLP810) strain.
- What is L05 Cablecar's attenuation?
- 71–75% apparent attenuation.
- What temperature should I ferment L05 Cablecar at?
- 13–18°C is the recommended range.
- What beer styles is L05 Cablecar good for?
- California Common, Pre-Prohibition Lager, Bière de Garde, Cream Ale, Blonde Ale, American Lager, American Amber Lager, Helles, Vienna Lager, Schwarzbier, Baltic Porter, Czech Amber Lager, and Czech Dark Lager & Mexican Lager.
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