The other day, while shopping at the LHBS for my next batch, I came across some Fermentis yeast which, apparently, the LHBS recently started carrying. I picked up both varieties of Saflager they had: S-23 and W-34/70.
There appears to be a bit of information on on the W-34/70 strain. Interesting that Wyeast calls it "Bohemian Lager" while White Labs calls it "German Lager".
There doesn't seem too be much info on what the S-23 is. Fermentis does say that it can produce fruity, estery notes.
So, I assume that the w-34/70 would be a better choice for a Czech Pilsner. Is this correct? What sort of beer would the s-23 be good for? I know that fruity and estery aren't normally associated with Pilsners, but some can have a bit of a floral note. Does anybody familiar with the strain know of a commercial beer that might be an example?
Added: The 34/70 says one packet for 20-30 liters, while the s-23 says one packet at room temp, and two packets at 51-59 degrees. I usually pitch about 65 degrees then move it to the fridge. Of course, 5 gallons is only about 19 liters. Should I assume that one packet of the w-34/70 would be adequate? How about with the s-23?Thanks!
Chris
There appears to be a bit of information on on the W-34/70 strain. Interesting that Wyeast calls it "Bohemian Lager" while White Labs calls it "German Lager".
There doesn't seem too be much info on what the S-23 is. Fermentis does say that it can produce fruity, estery notes.
So, I assume that the w-34/70 would be a better choice for a Czech Pilsner. Is this correct? What sort of beer would the s-23 be good for? I know that fruity and estery aren't normally associated with Pilsners, but some can have a bit of a floral note. Does anybody familiar with the strain know of a commercial beer that might be an example?
Added: The 34/70 says one packet for 20-30 liters, while the s-23 says one packet at room temp, and two packets at 51-59 degrees. I usually pitch about 65 degrees then move it to the fridge. Of course, 5 gallons is only about 19 liters. Should I assume that one packet of the w-34/70 would be adequate? How about with the s-23?Thanks!
Chris