{"product_id":"imperial-yeast-l02-fest-lager","title":"Fest Lager Yeast | Imperial Yeast L02 | Seasonal Release","description":"\u003ch2\u003eImperial Yeast L02 Fest lager yeast for malt-forward festival lagers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImperial Yeast L02 Fest\u003c\/strong\u003e is a seasonal liquid lager yeast strain built for malt-forward beers like Märzen, Oktoberfest lager, Festbier, bock, and related amber or dark lagers. It ferments cleanly, leaves a dry finish, and keeps the malt character at the center of the beer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFest is one of Imperial Yeast's more flocculent lager strains. That makes it a strong choice when you want a bright, polished lager without leaning on filtration. Expect a clean fermentation profile, good malt expression, and enough attenuation to finish crisp instead of sweet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBest uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGreat fit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Märzen, Oktoberfest lager, Festbier, bock, dunkel, Vienna lager, and other malt-forward lager styles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFermentation profile:\u003c\/strong\u003e clean lager character with a malty impression and dry finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClarity:\u003c\/strong\u003e medium flocculation helps the beer clear well with proper cold conditioning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Imperial Pitch Right homebrew pouch for standard 5 gallon batches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eImperial L02 Fest specs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature range:\u003c\/strong\u003e 54-58°F \/ 12-14°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAttenuation:\u003c\/strong\u003e 72-76%\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlocculation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol tolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10%\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePhenolic off-flavor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Negative\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiastatic:\u003c\/strong\u003e Negative\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to use this pouch\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImperial's Pitch Right pouches contain 200 billion cells and are designed to inoculate 5 gallons of standard-gravity wort. For best results, chill the wort into the recommended lager range, oxygenate well, and pitch the pouch into clean, sanitary wort.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse a starter if you are brewing more than 5 gallons, brewing a high-gravity lager above about 1.070 SG \/ 17 °P, or using a pouch that is older than 4 months. Keep the pouch refrigerated until brew day and avoid letting liquid yeast sit warm longer than necessary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBrewing notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFest is at its best when the recipe gives the malt room to show. Pair it with clean continental-style base malt, restrained hopping, and a patient lagering schedule. A normal diacetyl-rest and cold-conditioning plan is still worth building into the batch, especially for stronger lagers and recipes with a large malt bill.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more lager strains, browse our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/lager-yeast\"\u003elager yeast\u003c\/a\u003e collection or compare other options in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/beer-yeast\"\u003ebeer yeast\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Imperial L02 Fest a lager yeast?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Fest is a seasonal lager strain intended for malt-forward festival lagers, including Märzen, Oktoberfest-style lagers, and bocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat temperature should I ferment L02 Fest at?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eImperial lists the recommended fermentation range at 54-58°F \/ 12-14°C.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need a starter?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor a fresh pouch in a standard 5 gallon, standard-gravity batch, a starter is usually not needed. Imperial recommends a starter for batches over 5 gallons, wort above 1.070 SG \/ 17 °P, or pouches older than 4 months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat makes Fest different from a neutral lager yeast?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFest is selected for malt-forward lager styles. It keeps fermentation clean while helping the finished beer land with good malt character, clarity, and a dry finish.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Imperial Yeast","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51591521501462,"sku":"yeast-imperial-liquid-l02","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0814\/4807\/5542\/files\/image_1024.webp?v=1784565877","url":"https:\/\/socalbrewingsupply.com\/products\/imperial-yeast-l02-fest-lager","provider":"SoCal Brewing Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}