M54 CALIFORNIA COMMON

A unique lager yeast that has the ability to ferment at ale temperatures without the
associated off flavours. Extended lagering periods are also not required.

Technical Characteristics
Observable traits
YEAST CLASSIFICATION: Saccharomyces cerevisiae
ALCOHOL TOLERANCE: 9% ABV
ATTENUATION: 77 – 82%
RECOMMENDED TEMPERATURE RANGE: 18 – 20°C (64 – 68°F)
KILLER FACTOR: Sensitive
VIABLE YEAST CELLS: >5 x 109 cells per gram
DRY WEIGHT: 93 – 96%
WILD YEAST: <1 per 106 cells
TOTAL BACTERIA: <1 per 106 cells
GMO STATUS: GMO Free
PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS: 5 = HIGH, 1 = LOW
FLOCCULATION RATE: 4/5
COMPACTION: 4/5
AROMA CHARACTERISTICS:
California Lager yeast produces a clean lager aroma without the associated sulphur, this
yeast is perfect for most kinds of lager.
FLAVOUR/MOUTHFEEL CHARACTERISTICS:
California Lager yeast produces clean and crisp lagers. This yeast is excellent for
producing anything from a hoppy pilsner to a helles, allowing excellent malt and hop
character to be expressed.
HIGHER ALCOHOL BEERS:
With a medium alcohol tolerance this yeast is not designed for fermenting over 9% ABV.