Lallemand Diamond Yeast - 11g
LalBrew Diamond™ is a true lager strain selected from the Doemens Academy Culture Collection in Germany. LalBrew Diamond™ delivers excellent fermentation performance, and has the ability to produce clean, authentic lagers. Traditional styles brewed with the LalBrew Diamond™ include but are not limited to Munich Helles, Dortmunder Export, German Pilsner, Bohemian Pilsner, American Pilsner, Vienna Lager, Oktoberfest/Märzen, Dark American Lager, Munich Dunkel, Schwarzbier, Traditional Bock, Doppelbock, Eisbock and California Common.
Microbiological Properties
Classified as a Saccharomyces pastorianus, a bottom fermenting yeast.
Typical Analysis of LalBrew Diamond™ yeast:- Percent solids 93% – 97%
- Living Yeast Cells ≥ 5 x 109 per gram of dry yeast
- Wild Yeast < 1 per 106 yeast cells
- Diastaticus Negative
- Bacteria < 1 per 106 yeast cells
Brewing Properties
In Lallemand’s Standard Conditions Wort at 12°C (53.6°F) LalBrew Diamond™ yeast exhibits:
Vigorous fermentation that can be completed in 5 to 7 days
High attenuation and High flocculation
Neutral Flavor and Aroma, typical of traditional LagersThis strain is POF negative
The optimal temperature range for LalBrew Diamond™ yeast when producing traditional styles is 10 – 15°C (50 – 59°F)
Fermentation rate, fermentation time and degree of attenuation are dependent on inoculation density, yeast handling, fermentation temperature and nutritional quality of the wort.