Mauribrew Lager 497 is suitable for brewing Light Lager or Pilsener. It can be also used at higher temperature to make Californian Ale type of beer.
RATE OF FERMENTATION When temperatures are maintained above 12-14°C the fermentation of normal worts is complete within 5-6 days. The strain has low oxygen requirements through fermentation.
INOCULATION RATE : 80-110g/hlIncrease inoculation rate below 12°C, up to 250 g/hl at 10°C
TEMPERATURE RANGE Desirable flavour characters result with this strain through the 10-15°C temperature range. At higher temperature (20°C) Mauribrew Lager 497 enhances raw materials’ aromas (malt, spices, hop) more than other strains.
FINAL CLARITY This general brewing strain has very good natural settling properties and results in a green beer of good clarity and compacted yeast deposit.