Cerveza Campéon: Mexican Lager Yeast (500g)

Cerveza Campéon: Mexican Lager Yeast

Inspired by the rich heritage of classic Mexican brewing, WHC Lab Cerveza Campeón is a high-performance Saccharomyces pastorianus dry yeast formulated for brewers seeking absolute crispness and superior drinkability. This highly reliable strain produces exceptionally clear beers with a distinctively clean finish, perfectly complementing subtle malt sweetness and delicate citrus or floral hop additions.

Designed for rigorous commercial use and discerning homebrewers alike, Cerveza Campeón guarantees dependable attenuation and a balanced flavour profile batch after batch. Whether you are brewing a traditional maize-adjunct Mexican lager or a bright, easy-drinking summer crusher, this yeast handles cool fermentations with ease, leaving behind a brilliantly clear, refreshing final product with outstanding stability.

Key Benefits

• Delivers exceptionally crisp, clean finishes with a smooth, refreshing drinkability.

• Produces subtle malt sweetness and delicate citrus notes for authentic Mexican lager character.

• Offers highly consistent, reliable attenuation batch after batch.

• Yields exceptional clarity with a low to medium flocculation profile.

• Robust alcohol tolerance of up to 12% ABV, making it suitable for stronger lagers and cold-fermented styles.

Applications

• Brewing: Ideal for Mexican Lagers, Light Lagers, American Lagers, and crisp summer crushers.

• Winemaking: Not applicable. Grape musts do not suit the metabolic and flavour profile of this bottom-fermenting lager strain.

• Distilling: Not recommended. Distillers require maximum pure alcohol yield and rapid fermentation, rather than lager-specific sensory profiles.

• Cider Making: Can be used experimentally for very clean, slow-fermented, cold-conditioned ciders where an ultra-crisp finish is desired.

Typical Usage

• Commercial Pitching Rate: 100–150 g per hectolitre (hl) (equivalent to 1–1.5 g/L).

• Homebrew Pitching Rate: 20–30 g per 20-litre batch.

• Guidance: Pitch directly into the fermenter or rehydrate. Ferment at standard lager temperatures between 10°C and 14°C. A brief diacetyl rest at a slightly elevated temperature is recommended toward the end of primary fermentation.

Technical Data & Properties

• Strain Classification: Saccharomyces pastorianus

• Attenuation: 76% – 80%

• Optimal Fermentation Temperature: 10°C to 14°C (50°F to 57°F)

• Flocculation: Low to Medium

• Alcohol Tolerance: Up to 12% ABV

• Nitrogen Demand: Medium

• Diastatic (STA1): Negative

• Phenolic Off-Flavour (POF): Negative

Storage and Handling

Store vacuum-sealed foil packs in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated environment, ideally between 5°C and 15°C . For best results, once opened, re-seal the packet tightly to exclude air and moisture, store in a refrigerator between 0°C and 10°C and use promptly. When stored correctly and unopened, the yeast maintains its viability for up to 3 years from the date of production.

Summary

WHC Lab Cerveza Campeón is an outstanding, highly dependable lager yeast that provides commercial brewers and homebrewers with the clean, crisp, and refreshing profile essential for crafting authentic Mexican-style and light lagers.