McCuckerson
Well-Known Member
Hey everybody, I have been doing some experimenting with Wyeasts California Lager yeast. I was attracted to the possibility of making a lager with out the lagering if you know what I mean. Anyway I have made several beers using this yeast ranging from a light lager to a steam beer. Here is what I found: This yeast makes a really good lager with a malty backbone. I plan to use it for my Oktoberfest beers this fall and my holiday beer. Because it produces very noticeable malty flavors it tasted darn funny in a light lager. I mean not bad just out of place. It didnt have that snap that a good light lager should have.
Conclusion: California Lager can be successfully used for lagers when a malty flavor is desired; do not use it as substitute lager yeast for the lighter brews.
OBTW it makes really clear beer!
Conclusion: California Lager can be successfully used for lagers when a malty flavor is desired; do not use it as substitute lager yeast for the lighter brews.
OBTW it makes really clear beer!