Fermentis S189 Lager Yeast Deep Dive for Homebrewers

With an ever increasing range of lager yeasts available to homebrewers, it can be a daunting task choosing the right one for you. Don’t worry, we are painstakingly drinking as many crispy boys as we can to give you the information on the right lager yeast for your homebrew.

S-189 is a different yeast from any other I’ve used, and in the right situations can add an extra kick to your pilsners. Find out more by watching the video! You can get your hands on this yeast here: https://kegthat.com/product/saflager-...

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00:00 Intro
00:40 s-189 lager yeast description
01:20 What I’ve brewed with S-189
01:50 Can s-189 be pressure fermented
02:40 S-189 for hoppy lagers
03:08 German pilsners and long lagering
04:11 A note on esters
04:47 final thoughts on S-189
05:50 pitch rate