OYL-106 German Lager I
Liquid Lager yeast from Omega Yeast.
Lab
Omega Yeast· Lager · Liquid · OYL-106
Omega Yeast· Lager · Liquid · OYL-106Specs
Attenuation
73–77%
The share of sugars the yeast ferments out. Higher attenuation means a drier, stronger beer.
Optimal temp
7–20°C
45–68°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.
Alcohol tolerance
≈9% 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
Potential substitutes for OYL-106 German Lager I
Usually used in
German PilsPre-Prohibition LagerDortmunder ExportHellesVienna LagerAmerican Amber LagerSchwarzbierRauchbierMaibockMarzenDoppelbockEisbockAmerican LagerCzech Pilsner+5 more
Common questions
- What is the OYL-106 German Lager I equivalent?
- Isar Lager, L13 Global, and 2124 Bohemian Lager — the same strain from other labs, the Bohemian Lager (2124) strain.
- What is OYL-106 German Lager I's attenuation?
- 73–77% apparent attenuation.
- What temperature should I ferment OYL-106 German Lager I at?
- 7–20°C is the recommended range.
- What beer styles is OYL-106 German Lager I good for?
- German Pils, Pre-Prohibition Lager, Dortmunder Export, Helles, Vienna Lager, American Amber Lager, Schwarzbier, Rauchbier, Maibock, Marzen, Doppelbock, Eisbock, American Lager, Czech Pilsner, Czech Amber Lager, Czech Dark Lager, Dunkels, Bock, and Baltic Porter & Bière de Garde.
- What can I substitute for OYL-106 German Lager I?
- LalBrew Diamond Lager (similar temperature range), SafLager W-34/70 (similar temperature range), and M76 Bavarian Lager Yeast (similar temperature range).
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