Mangrove Jack’s M54 California Lager Yeast – 10 g
Brand: Mangrove Jack’s
Why Brewers Love It
M54 California Lager is a unique hybrid yeast strain that produces lager-like beers at ale fermentation temperatures. Perfect for brewers without lagering equipment, it provides a clean, crisp finish while avoiding strong esters or phenolics. Reliable performance makes it a favorite for steam beers and hybrid lagers.
Flavor and Profile
Neutral, clean, and crisp with restrained ester production. Enhances malt and hop character while leaving a smooth, dry finish typical of lagers.
Best Uses
- California Common / Steam Beer: Classic style for this hybrid yeast.
- Hybrid lagers: Pseudo-lagers fermented warm with crisp results.
- Clean ales: For brewers wanting lager smoothness at ale temperatures.
Specs
- Format: Dry yeast
- Packet weight: 10 g
- Apparent attenuation: 77-82 percent
- Flocculation: High
- Fermentation temperature: 64-72 °F (18-23 °C)
- Alcohol tolerance: Up to 9 percent ABV
Brew Tips
- Ferment cool within the range (64-66 °F) for the cleanest lager-like results.
- Use in place of lager strains when you lack temperature control equipment.
- Pairs beautifully with classic American hops for California Common and clean hybrid ales.
