Lallemand LalBrew® Munich Classic™ Wheat-Style Ale Yeast

LalBrew® Munich Classic™ is a Bavarian ale yeast selected for the spicy, fruity aroma typical of German wheat beers, like banana and clove. High levels of esters and phenols give it that signature profile, and its robust, consistent performance suits a variety of traditional wheat beer styles. 

Key benefits of LalBrew Munich Classic™:

• Spicy, fruity aroma profile typical of German wheat beers
• High levels of esters and phenols
• Robust and repitchable
• Suited to a variety of traditional wheat beer styles

Ideal Styles for LalBrew Munich Classic™ Wheat-Style Ale Yeast 

Hefeweizen, Weissbier, Dunkelweizen and Weizenbock.

Munich Classic™ Yeast Specs

• Strain: Saccharomyces cerevisiae
• Attenuation: 76-83%
• Alcohol Tolerance: 12%
• Temperature Range: 17 - 25°C (63 - 77°F)
• Flocculation: Low
• Aroma: Fruity, banana, clove
• Pitching Rate: 50 - 100g/hL

Substitutions for Munich Classic™: Fermentis SafAle Dry Wheat Beer Yeast

Munich Classic™ Description from the Manufacturer

"LalBrew Munich Classic™ is a Bavarian wheat beer strain selected from the Doemens Academy Culture Collection in Germany. It imparts the spicy and fruity aroma profile typical of German wheat beer styles. LalBrew Munich Classic™ produces higher levels of esters and phenols compared to traditional Belgian wheat beer strains such as LalBrew Wit™. LalBrew Munich Classic™ has robust and consistent performance making it a great choice for a variety of traditional wheat beer styles. A true top-cropping yeast, LalBrew Munich Classic™ can be skimmed off the top of classic open fermentation vessels using traditional methods."

Munich Classic™ Technical Data Sheet PDF