Pilsner

[Zephyr259]

Don't CML do a proper lager yeast now - their Hell yeast? That's might be cheaper if you need to use 2 packs.

They do, but still recommend 2 packs of fermenting cold, I brewed a batch using it with my me mate but due to lockdown and his forgetfulness I never got any to try, apparently it was pretty good.

 

[Sandimas]

I normally use 1 packet of Saflager S-23 at 12-14C, takes about 3 weeks and seems to be fine with just the 1 packet.

 

[Kinneuchar]

I can vouch for CML Helles yeast I’ve used it 3 times now with no issues using only one pack per brew. Drinking the fruits of my labour as I “message”?

 

[Kinneuchar]

Just a thought, have you tried the CML Kolsch Yeast? If you like a lager/pilsner then a Kolsch just might do it for you. (And no I don’t have connections to CML apart from being Glaswegian).

 

[Clint]

Yes I have used their kolsch in a pseudo lager which worked really well..

 

[marshbrewer]

Me too, I used 2 packs at 12° (which is no great expense as they are so cheap) and the resulting faux lager was nicer, in my opinion, that the same recipe using 2 packs of MJ lager yeast. The only downside is that the CML Kolsch yeast was out of stock last time I looked.

 

[samale]

I am currently mashing in a kolsch/larger not sure where it falls
5kg pilsner
500g Vienna
150g carapils
probably use saaz
yeast is CML Kentucky which I have never used. It will be fermenting at garage temps. The fridge is occupied

 

[cushyno]

The CML Kolsch yeast is flexible stuff. I've used it in a Kolsch and repitched the yeast cake into a Vienna malt based IPA and it worked great. Not the most flocculant of yeasts, but adds a consistent pleasant fruity floral character.