L11 Gateway
Liquid Lager yeast from Imperial Yeast.
Lab
Imperial Yeast· Lager · Liquid · L11
Imperial Yeast· Lager · Liquid · L11Specs
Attenuation
72–76%
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
Medium
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 L11 Gateway
Common questions
- What is the L11 Gateway equivalent?
- 2007 Pilsen Lager — the same strain from another lab, the Pilsen Lager (2007) strain.
- What is L11 Gateway's attenuation?
- 72–76% apparent attenuation.
- What temperature should I ferment L11 Gateway at?
- 8–13°C is the recommended range.
- What can I substitute for L11 Gateway?
- WLP840 American Lager Yeast.
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