PROFILE: This strain is a classic, true top cropping yeast strain from a traditional brewery in Cologne, Germany. Beers will exhibit some of the fruity character of an ale, with a clean lager like profile. It produces low or no detectable levels of diacetyl. This yeast may also be used to produce quick-conditioning pseudo-lager beers and ferments well at cold 55-60°F (13-16°C) range. This powdery strain results in yeast that remains in suspension post fermentation. It requires filtration or additional settling time to produce bright beers. BEER STYLE: Kölsch, American Wheat or Rye Ale, Cream Ale, Berlinerweiss, Spiced/Herb/Vegetable Beer, Fruit Beer ABV (APPROX): 10% FLOCCULATION: low APPARENT ATTENUATION: 73-77% TEMPERATURE RANGE: 56-70°F (13-21°C)