S-23 Minimum Temp

[komomos]

What is the minimum temp of Saflager S-23? On yeast package says 52F is minimum temp.

Isn't that a little bit high? If I go with late 40's what should I expect?

 

[wailingguitar]

I have had active ferments with S23 down into the 30s.... slow, but active. If you want to ferment cold with it, start it around 60F and slowly ramp the temp down over a couple days or it could stall. I have used it for Bohemian Pilsner, Maerzen, Schwarzbier, Helles and Doppelbock, both at home and on the commercial level, and always had great success with it.