{"product_id":"saflager-s-189","title":"SafLager S-189 (Pilsner Lager)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSwiss Precision • Crisp Mineral Finish • Built for Hoppy Pilsners\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSafLager S-189 is the renowned Hürlimann strain from Switzerland, prized for an exceptionally clean, crisp fermentation with a refined, almost mineral dryness. It produces elegant lagers with a sharp, refreshing edge — the strain of choice for brewers who want their pilsners cut like glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith 82% attenuation and high flocculation, S-189 ferments thoroughly to a snappy dry finish and clears beautifully, producing polished, professional-looking lager.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFlavor \u0026amp; Aroma Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVery clean, neutral lager fermentation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrisp, dry, distinctly mineral finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSharp definition that flatters hop bitterness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDelicate floral undertone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElegant, refined overall impression\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eFermented cold, S-189 is precise and austere in the best way; the dry, mineral edge it leaves makes hop character ring clear, which is why it has become a favorite for hoppy modern lagers as well as classic pilsners.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBrewing Applications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSafLager S-189 is a staple ingredient in many crisp lager styles, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGerman Pilsner\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCzech-Style Pilsner\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eItalian Pilsner\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHoppy \/ Dry-Hopped Lager\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKellerbier\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is also an excellent base for India Pale Lagers, where its dry finish keeps big hop additions taut and refreshing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eUsage Recommendations\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePitch two 11.5 g sachets into 5 gallons of lager-strength wort, fermenting at 53–59°F. Cold fermentation delivers maximum crispness and mineral character; the warm end of the range trades a little precision for speed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor an Italian-style pilsner, ferment cold and add a restrained noble dry hop after fermentation — S-189's clean, dry canvas was practically made for it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttenuation: 82%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlocculation: High\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFermentation Temperature: 53–59°F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFormat: 11.5 g dry sachet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeer Styles: German, Czech, and Italian pilsners, hoppy lagers, helles, kellerbier\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you're crafting a razor-crisp German pils, a dry-hopped Italian pilsner, or a modern hoppy lager, SafLager S-189 provides the clean, mineral-edged precision that elevates simple recipes into elegant beer.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clawhammer Supply","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45930665935046,"sku":null,"price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0054\/6682\/files\/saflager-s-189.png?v=1781147902","url":"https:\/\/www.clawhammersupply.com\/products\/saflager-s-189","provider":"Clawhammer Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}