This article is one in a series describing the seasonal yeasts put out by our liquid yeast manufacturers. This one is..
Wyeast 2005-PC Cerveza Mexicana Lager
“New in 2014, this strain is well-suited to delicate lager styles where balance is key. Neutral flavor with crisp finish allows refined, subtle malt flavors to come through. Production of diacetyl and sulfur during fermentation is typically low.”
Vital stats:
Attenuation – 71-76%
Flocculation – Medium
Optimum Ferment Temp. – 48-56°F
Alcohol Tolerance – 9%
Manufactured April through June. Could be available through December.
Be sure to check out the other seasonal yeasts for this period:
White Labs: March-April 009 Australian Ale, 017 Whitbread Ale, 860 Munich Helles May-June 072 French Ale, 076 Old Sonoma Ale, 410 Belgian Wit II
Wyeast: 1581 Belgian Stout, 2575 Kölsch II