BLITZ
Blitz Lager Yeast – Fast, Clean, and Efficient. Brew crisp, true-to-style lagers in a fraction of the time. Blitz Lager delivers classic malt balance and a smooth, refined finish while fermenting cleanly at warmer ale-like temperatures. Its strong flocculation ensures quick clarification and reduced conditioning time–perfect for brewers seeking speed without sacrificing quality.
Yeast Characteristics
Type
Dry yeast
Weight
0.5kg
Beer Styles
IPA
New England IPA
Pale Ale
West Coast IPA
Kolsch
Lager
Strain
Saccharomyces cerevisiae
Dosage
For OG > 1.065, use 2× the yeast; for OG > 1.080, use 3×
Fermentation Temp
16°C to 20°C
ABV Tolerance
11%
Nitrogen Demand
Medium
Attenuation
73% to 77%
Flocculation
Medium to Medium Low
Comparative Strains
N/A
Features
- A fast-lager strain: designed to produce high-quality lagers in a shorter timeframe than traditional lager yeasts
- Combines the clean, crisp flavour profile typical of classic lagers with the convenience of higher fermentation temperatures
- Good flocculation, which helps reduce maturation/clarification time
- Supports more modern brewery / time-efficient production goals while still achieving lager-style clean character
TYPE
Dry yeast
WEIGHT
0.5kg
BEER STYLES
IPA
New England IPA
Pale Ale
West Coast IPA
Kolsch
Lager
STRAIN
Saccharomyces cerevisiae
DOSAGE
For OG > 1.065, use 2× the yeast; for OG > 1.080, use 3×
NITROGEN DEMAND
Medium
COMPARATIVE STRAINS
N/A
FEATURES
- A fast-lager strain: designed to produce high-quality lagers in a shorter timeframe than traditional lager yeasts
- Combines the clean, crisp flavour profile typical of classic lagers with the convenience of higher fermentation temperatures
- Good flocculation, which helps reduce maturation/clarification time
- Supports more modern brewery / time-efficient production goals while still achieving lager-style clean character