Premium Pils
Liquid Lager yeast from Escarpment Labs.
Lab
Escarpment Labs· Lager · Liquid
Escarpment Labs· Lager · LiquidSpecs
Attenuation
72–82%
The share of sugars the yeast ferments out. Higher attenuation means a drier, stronger beer.
Optimal temp
9–13°C
48–55°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 Premium Pils
Usually used in
Lagers & Märzen
Common questions
- What is the Premium Pils equivalent?
- SafLager S-23 and 2001 Pilsner Urquell H-Strain — the same strain from other labs, the S-23 (Pilsner Urquell H-Strain) strain.
- What is Premium Pils's attenuation?
- 72–82% apparent attenuation.
- What temperature should I ferment Premium Pils at?
- 9–13°C is the recommended range.
- What beer styles is Premium Pils good for?
- Lagers & Märzen.
- What can I substitute for Premium Pils?
- M84 Bohemian Lager Yeast (similar attenuation, similar temperature range), WLP800 Pilsner Lager Yeast (similar attenuation, similar temperature range), and L28 Urkel (similar attenuation, same flocculation).
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