dry lager yeast opinions

[apshaffer]

What kind of dry lager yeast do folks like? My next batch will be 10 gallons of pilsner. I only have a 2 liter flask, and I believe I would need approximately 2.25 gallon starter. I want to pitch 4 dry packs, but don't have any experience with dry lager yeasts. Any opinions would be welcome. Thanks.

 

[stevehaun]

I have had good luck with Saflager W-34/70 Lager. I would pitch 4 in a 10 gallon batches.

 

[TheBigLebrewsk1]

I use 34/70 quite often, you could use 1 packet and pitch at a warmer temp to get it going.

 

[JonM]

Another vote for 34/70. That stuff is awesome, so reliable, and very clean. 2 packs per 5 gallons, and keep it around 50 during active fermentation. Just rehydrate and you're good.

 

[biestie]

W34/70 is a GREAT strain for a German Lager. It's nice to not have to make a huge starter, just buy a a couple packets for every 5 gallons. I really can't say enough good things about it. As far as American Lager strains go, I haven't found one I really like.

 

[apshaffer]

I'll give the W34/70 a shot. Thanks.