JY328 - Eifel Lager

JY328 is a reliable lager yeast strain. Suited for pilsners and other crisp lagers, delivering a clean fermentation that allows malt sweetness and hop bitterness to shine. JY328 exhibits minimal ester formation, contributing a neutral profile with subtle grainy notes, and ferments rapidly with a short lag time, even at cooler temperatures. Its reliable attenuation ensures a dry, refreshing finish, perfect for American Lagers, Pilsners, and Vienna Lagers. With medium-low flocculation, JY328 produces a slightly hazy beer that clears beautifully with a recommended diacetyl rest (~60-65°F for 2-3 days) and extended lagering at 33-35°F.  This strain does not like high Plato worts and does not handle high alcohol content.