Yeast for Vienna lager

[ericbw]

I want to make a Vienna lager as my first lager attempt - like Negra Modelo.

It looks like Bohemian lager or German lager are the typical yeasts. I can't tell the differences. Anyone have preferences?

 

[casualbrewer]

Wlp940...

 

[JonM]

If it's your first lager, two packs of 34/70 will greatly simplify things. Do you have a way to build up a big lager starter with liquid yeast?

 

[droder1]

Wlp940...

Seconded. If you are after negro modelo.... Probably want to use the modelo yeast strain itself.

 

[ericbw]

Thanks for the input. It's funny because everything I read about Vienna lagers mentioned the European strains. I didn't realize there was a Mexican lager strain! I think I'll go with that.

 

[dmtaylor]

I like Wyeast 2206 and WLP833 the best. Haven't tried the WLP940 yet, and probably never will because... 2206 and 833.