Ray Gun Yeast | Imperial Yeast L36
Ray Gun Yeast | Imperial Yeast L36
Clean, Crisp Australian-Style Lagers with a Smooth, Balanced Finish
Imperial Yeast L36 Ray Gun is a versatile Australian lager strain built for refreshing lagers with a clean fermentation profile, smooth finish, and balanced malt character. It’s a great choice for classic Aussie-inspired lagers made with traditional noble hops, as well as modern lagers featuring Southern Hemisphere hop varieties.
Ray Gun ferments clean and crisp with low to medium flocculation, helping you produce bright, drinkable lagers that stay focused and easygoing. In the Imperial Pitch Right Pouch (Homebrew) format, it’s designed to inoculate a standard 5 gallon (19 L) batch without the need for a starter in many standard-gravity lagers.
Key Characteristics:
- Strain Style: Australian-Style Lager Yeast
- Flocculation: Low - Medium
- Attenuation: 73% - 77%
- Fermentation Temperature Range: 50°F - 58°F (10°C - 14°C)
- Alcohol Tolerance: 10% ABV
- Package Size: Pitch Right Pouch (Homebrew), 200 billion cells
- Designed For: 5 gallons (19 L) of standard gravity wort
- Recommended Styles: Australian Lager, Noble-Hop Lager, Southern Hemisphere Hop-Forward Lager
Why Choose Ray Gun?
- Clean & Crisp: Helps keep your lager profile tight and refreshing
- Balanced Finish: Supports a smooth malt character without getting heavy
- Modern or Classic: Works for traditional noble-hop lagers and Southern Hemisphere–hopped lagers
Support Fermentation with Yeast Nutrient
For optimal performance, pair this strain with a yeast nutrient such as Wyeast Yeast Nutrient. Proper nutrients help avoid stuck fermentation, improve attenuation, and boost cell health—especially important for cooler lager fermentations.
SoCal Brewing Supply Yeast Storage & Shipping
All Imperial Yeast is stored cold in our fridges with 24-hour temperature monitoring to maintain maximum freshness and viability. For added protection during transit, we recommend including an ice pack with your order.
Note: Ice packs may arrive melted—that's okay! They're designed to reduce temperature fluctuations, not remain frozen during the entire journey.