Bayern Lager Yeast | Omega Yeast OYL-114
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Omega OYL-114 Bayern Lager Yeast for Clean, Malt-Forward Bavarian Lagers
Omega Yeast OYL-114 Bayern Lager is a clean Bavarian-origin lager strain for brewers who want polished fermentation character, strong malt presentation, and reliable flocculation across a useful lager temperature range. Omega describes it as a crisp lager strain with minimal diacetyl production that especially excels in maltier styles like Dunkel and Märzen.
This strain offers 72% to 76% attenuation, medium flocculation, a recommended fermentation range of 51 to 62°F, and 9% ABV tolerance. It is non-diastatic and non-phenolic, making it a strong fit for classic lager brewing where you want clean expression and controlled fermentation character rather than spice or funk.
What Omega OYL-114 Contributes to Beer
- Clean Bavarian lager profile: Crisp fermentation with enough softness to support malt-driven styles
- Strong fit for maltier lagers: Especially useful in Märzen, Dunkel, and other continental amber-to-dark lagers
- Good flocculation: Helps finished beer drop bright with proper lagering and conditioning
- Minimal diacetyl production: Supports a cleaner lager profile when fermentation is managed well
Omega OYL-114 Specifications
- Attenuation: 72% to 76%
- Flocculation: Medium
- Alcohol tolerance: 9% ABV
- Fermentation temperature: 51 to 62°F (11 to 17°C)
- Diastatic: No
- Phenolic: No
Best Styles for OYL-114 Bayern Lager
- Munich Helles
- Märzen
- Dunkel
- Traditional Bavarian lagers
- Other clean, malt-forward lager styles
Why Brewers Choose OYL-114
This is a practical strain when you want a lager yeast that stays clean while still letting the grist speak. It works especially well in recipes where bread crust, toast, light caramel, or rounded pilsner malt character should stay central instead of being overshadowed by yeast-derived fruit.
It is also a good fit for brewers who want a flexible lager strain with a moderate working range and dependable flocculation for traditional German-inspired beer.
Liquid Yeast Storage and Shipping
We store liquid yeast in temperature-monitored refrigeration to help preserve yeast health until shipment. Once it leaves our hands, weather and carrier handling are outside our control, so liquid yeast customers should choose shipping protection based on season, route, and transit time.
Expedited shipping, insulated packaging, and ice packs can reduce risk for liquid yeast during warm transit windows. Dry yeast is generally much less risky to ship than liquid yeast.
Related Yeast and Brewing Resources
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If you want a clean Bavarian lager strain that keeps malt flavor front and center, Omega OYL-114 is a strong choice for traditional German-inspired brewing.