Mexican Lager
Liquid Lager yeast from Escarpment Labs.
Lab
Escarpment Labs· Lager · Liquid
Escarpment Labs· Lager · LiquidSpecs
Attenuation
75%
The share of sugars the yeast ferments out. Higher attenuation means a drier, stronger beer.
Optimal temp
10–14°C
50–57°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 Mexican Lager
Usually used in
Lagers
Common questions
- What is the Mexican Lager equivalent?
- L09 Que Bueno, OYL-113 Mexican Lager, and WLP940 Mexican Lager Yeast — the same strain from other labs, the Mexican Lager / Dos Equis (WLP940) strain.
- What is Mexican Lager's attenuation?
- 75% apparent attenuation.
- What temperature should I ferment Mexican Lager at?
- 10–14°C is the recommended range.
- What beer styles is Mexican Lager good for?
- Lagers.
- What can I substitute for Mexican Lager?
- 2001 Pilsner Urquell H-Strain, Premium Pils, and SafLager S-23.
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