{"product_id":"fermentis-saflager-s-189","title":"Fermentis SafLager™ S-189 · Dry Lager Yeast · 11.5 g","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSwiss-born and quietly characterful. S-189 brews clean, fairly neutral lagers with a soft herbal and floral edge — built for the second pint as much as the first.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"bt-keyfacts\"\u003eAttenuation 80–84 % · 12–18 °C · Fast sedimentation · Herbal \u0026amp; floral notes · 80–120 g\/hl · 11.5 g sachet\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat it does in your beer\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eS-189 comes from the Hürlimann brewery in Switzerland. Fermentis describes a fairly neutral profile with high drinkability, and depending on how you ferment it, it can show noticeable herbal and floral notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEsters and higher alcohols are both low, apparent attenuation is 80–84 % and the yeast settles fast once the work is done. Alcohol tolerance is 9–11 %.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFermentis\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStrain \/ type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLager yeast (Saccharomyces pastorianus)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStrain origin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHürlimann brewery, Switzerland\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eForm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eActive dry yeast\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePack size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e11.5 g sachet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApparent attenuation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e80–84 %\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSedimentation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFast\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFermentation temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12–18 °C (ideal range)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAlcohol tolerance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9–11 %\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEsters \/ higher alcohols\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow \/ low\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDosage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e80–120 g\/hl at 12–18 °C; up to 200–300 g\/hl at 9 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRehydration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOptional — direct pitch or rehydrate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow much for a 20 L batch\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFermentis recommends 80–120 g\/hl at 12–18 °C. For 20 L (0.2 hl) that's 16–24 g, i.e. 2–3 sachets (approx.: dosage × 0.2 hl, rounded up to whole 11.5 g sachets). That's more than the 50–80 g\/hl Fermentis gives for its ale strains.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFermenting below 12 °C? Fermentis says to increase the pitch up to 200–300 g\/hl at 9 °C — 40–60 g, i.e. 4–6 sachets for 20 L (same method).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirect pitch: sprinkle the yeast gradually over the entire wort surface, at or above fermentation temperature, to avoid clumps.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOr rehydrate: at least 10× its weight of sterile water or boiled, hopped wort at 15–25 °C, rest 15–30 minutes, stir gently and pitch the cream.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFerment at 12–18 °C. Going colder than 12 °C means pitching more yeast (see above), not less.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeftover yeast in an opened sachet: seal, 4 °C, use within 7 days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePairs well with\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrewing a crisp pale lager? Try it with Czech Pilsner Malt, a little Weyermann® CARAPILS® and Saaz Shine hops.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eStorage \u0026amp; shelf life\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnopened: cool and dry. Our advice is below 10 °C; Fermentis requires below 24 °C for up to 6 months and below 15 °C for anything longer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShelf life: 36 months from the production date on the sachet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpened: seal it, store at 4 °C and use it within 7 days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFood information\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eName: Active dry brewing yeast (lager)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIngredients: yeast (Saccharomyces pastorianus), emulsifier: sorbitan monostearate (E491)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAllergens: none — neither ingredient is a listed allergen under EU Regulation 1169\/2011\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNet quantity: 11.5 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStorage: keep cool (below 10 °C) and dry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBudget 2–3 sachets per 20 L at 12–18 °C, and 4–6 if you ferment around 9 °C.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe 36-month best-before date is printed on every sachet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis sachet travels from our partner warehouse in the Czech Republic, separately from any hardware in your order.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow many sachets of S-189 for 20 L?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2–3 at 12–18 °C (80–120 g\/hl = 16–24 g). Below 12 °C Fermentis advises up to 200–300 g\/hl at 9 °C, which is 4–6 sachets.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does S-189 taste like?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFairly neutral and very drinkable, with noticeable herbal and floral notes depending on fermentation conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eS-189 or W-34\/70?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBoth are Fermentis lager strains with 80–84 % attenuation, 12–18 °C and 80–120 g\/hl. S-189 (Swiss) leans herbal and floral; W-34\/70 (Weihenstephan) gives a balance of floral and fruity aromas with clean flavours.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I pitch it dry?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Sprinkle it directly onto the wort at or above fermentation temperature; rehydration is optional.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fermentis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":60933610570062,"sku":"BOP-259","price":6.62,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0549\/9810\/6309\/files\/259_safale-s-189-11g.jpg?v=1790201898","url":"https:\/\/brewtaurus.com\/products\/fermentis-saflager-s-189","provider":"BrewTaurus.com | Brewing Technology","version":"1.0","type":"link"}