Wyeast temps on the packet...

[henderjo]

Hi all,
It has obviously been way too long between brew days for me. Finally found a grain supplier after my old HBS went bust. Now, well into my brew day... I've bought Wyeast Munich Lager 2308 and Pilsen Lager 2007 yeasts. Both say ferment at 18-22C. I've always fermented at 12C for my Lagers. Anyone know if I have bought Ale yeast sold as Lager yeast? And the really silly question - what temp should I pitch and, then what temp should I ferment at? This may be here somewhere already, hoping for someone to help out with a quick reply.
Johnny.

 

[Dozer71]

Wyeast published data https://www.wyeastlab.com/client/pdfs/WyeastBrewersRackCard19_0313web.pdf states 9-13 degrees for both strains. Either a typo on the package or just left the ale temps. So they are definitely lager yeasts and would ferment in that range.

Good luck with your brew

 

[MHB]

Jump on the Wyeast website, gives you the right information for each yeast, the packaging is generic and is used for all their yeast.
Mark

 

[nosco]

What they said. You have the option of pitching at a warmer temp to get the ferment going quicker and chill to ferment. Or pitch at ferment temp. I think MHB would recommend pitching at ferment temp.

 

[nosco]

Definitely need to make a starter

 

[henderjo]

Appreciate the quick replies. Thanks so much.
Johnny.

 

[jimmy_jangles]

they need to sort that package info out, nearly caught me out too!