Saflager W-34/70 originates from the Weihenstephan Institute and is the dry version of the most popular lager strain on the planet. It produces a very clean palate that makes for easy-drinking beers. Both floral and fruit notes are subdued and mild in tandem with one another. This strain produced slight esters. It can be used in a wide range of lagers, from the light, zesty Pilsen beers that have a pronounced, clean hop bitterness to more rich, malty lager styles. It can also be fermented slightly warm to produce California Common beers. A diacetyl rest is recommended when using this strain. When used, this yeast can be used in the creation of some of the highest quality lagers on earth.
| Brand | Fermentis |
| Temperature Range | 53-64 F |
| Flocculation | Very High |
| Attenuation | 80-84% |
| Alcohol Tolerance | 9-11% ABV |
| Beer Styles | Baltic Porter, Biere de Garde, Bohemian Pilsner, Classic American Pilsner, Dark American Lager, Doppelbock, Dortmunder Export, Eisbock, German Pilsner, Maibock/Helles Bock, Munich Dunkel, Munich Helles, Oktoberfest/Marzen, Schwarzbier, Traditional Bock, Vienna Lager, Lager, Pilsner |