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White Labs WLP885 Zurich Lager Yeast
“Swiss style lager yeast. With proper care, this yeast can be used to produce lager beer over 11% ABV. Sulfur and diacetyl production is minimal. Original culture provided to White Labs by Marc Sedam.”
This yeast is rumored to be sourced from Samichlaus.
Vital stats:
Attenuation – 70-80%
Flocculation – Medium
Optimum Ferment Temp. – 50-55°F
Alcohol Tolerance – Very High
Manufactured September and October. Could be available through May.
Be sure to check out the other seasonal yeasts for this period:
White Labs: 039 East Midlands Ale, 709 Sake #9
Wyeast: July-Sept 3031-PC Saison-Brett Blend™, 3725-PC Biere de Garde™, 3726-PC Farmhouse Ale™ Oct-Dec 1217-PC West Coast IPA™, 2352-PC Munich Lager II™, 9097-PC Old Ale Blend™