{"product_id":"saflager-w-34-70","title":"SafLager W-34\/70 (German Lager)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe World's Most Popular Lager Yeast • Weihenstephan Heritage • Clean, Crisp Precision\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSafLager W-34\/70 is the most widely used lager strain on earth — the famous Weihenstephan 34\/70 culture that ferments a remarkable share of the world's commercial lagers. It is prized for delivering pure, clean, crisp lager character with the consistency only a century of selection can produce.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith 82% attenuation and high flocculation, W-34\/70 ferments thoroughly for a dry, refreshing finish and then drops brilliantly clear — the textbook German lager profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFlavor \u0026amp; Aroma Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExceptionally clean, neutral lager fermentation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrisp, dry finish with refreshing snap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDelicate floral and subtle sulfur notes that condition out\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransparent profile that showcases pilsner malt and noble hops\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBalanced, smooth drinkability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eFermented cold, W-34\/70 is immaculately clean and classically German; it also tolerates warmer fermentation better than most lager strains, staying respectable into the mid-60s°F when temperature control is limited.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBrewing Applications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSafLager W-34\/70 is a staple ingredient in virtually every lager style, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGerman Pilsner\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMunich Dunkel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMärzen \/ Oktoberfest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBock and Doppelbock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSchwarzbier\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmerican Lager\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is also the safest single answer to the question of which yeast to use for any lager, anywhere.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eUsage Recommendations\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePitch two 11.5 g sachets into 5 gallons of lager-strength wort for a proper cold-fermentation cell count, fermenting at 53–59°F. The cold end produces maximum crispness and cleanliness; the warmer end speeds fermentation with minimal character cost.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter fermentation, hold a brief diacetyl rest around 62–65°F, then lager cold for two to four weeks for true German polish.\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: Pilsners, helles, Märzen, bocks, dunkels, American lagers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you're crafting a snappy German pils, a malty Oktoberfest, or your very first lager, SafLager W-34\/70 delivers the clean, crisp fermentation that made it the world's standard.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clawhammer Supply","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45930665836742,"sku":null,"price":8.79,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0054\/6682\/files\/saflager-w-34-70.png?v=1781147897","url":"https:\/\/www.clawhammersupply.com\/products\/saflager-w-34-70","provider":"Clawhammer Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}