Bootleg Biology ARL - Southern Lager (formerly S. arlingtonesis)

ARL - Southern Lager is Bootleg Biology's flagship Local Yeast Project™ strain. The very first culture added to their bank, and a WILD-sourced Lager strain.

This culture ferments extremely clean in the 50’s F (lagers) & 60’s F (Kolsch and Lager hybrids), and has subtle fruity/citrus esters in the higher end of the Ale fermentation range (wheat-centric beers). May produce sulfur aromas during primary fermentation, but those will be eliminated within a couple weeks (allow longer aging if fermenting at lower temperatures). S. arlingtonesis is a higher attenuator than most ale strains, so adjustments made need to be made to grain bills or mash temperatures if a drier beer is not preferred.

"produced a very refreshing and drinkable weizenbier” – Greg Kitsock, Mid Atlantic Brewing News

Brewing Info*:

• Type: Saccharomyces pastorianus
• Pitching Rate: Directly pitchable into 5 gallons of 1.050 or lower wort
• Estimated Attenuation: 88%-93%
• Estimated Final pH: 4.4-4.6
• Flavor/Aroma Profile: Clean, malty, bready, light citrus
• Flocculation: High
• Recommended Fermentation Temperature: 55-68ºF