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Wyeast | 2278 Czech Pils | Beer Yeast | Activator Smack-Pack System™ | 100 Billion Cells
WY2278
Wyeast | 2278 Czech Pils | Beer Yeast | Activator Smack-Pack System™ | 100 Billion Cells
Wyeast | 2278 Czech Pils | Beer Yeast | Activator Smack-Pack System™ | 100 Billion Cells
Wyeast | 2278 Czech Pils | Beer Yeast | Activator Smack-Pack System™ | 100 Billion Cells
 

Wyeast | 2278 Czech Pils | Beer Yeast | Activator Smack-Pack System™ | 100 Billion Cells

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Description
  • 2278 originates from the home of great Pilsners in the Czech Republic. A classic strain that will finish dry and malty
  • The perfect choice for Bohemian-style Pilsners
  • Activator Smack-Pack System™ "proofs" the yeast and shortens lag time when it hits your wort
  • When smacked, the Activator™ packet releases sugars and nutrients to initiate the culture's metabolism
  • Wyeast has been a pioneer in craft brewing for over 35 years and is committed to creating the finest fermentation products available
  • Although beneficial, cultures do not need to be activated prior to inoculation

Another Urquell strain, this one is for more advanced brewers.  This yeast needs a bit more hand holding than some other lager strains, but if properly managed, the rewards can be glorious.

Originating from the home of great Pilsners in the Czech Republic, this classic Pilsner strain will finish dry and malty. It is the perfect choice for Pilsners and all malt beers. Sulfur produced during fermentation can be reduced with warmer fermentation temperatures 58°F (14°C) and will dissipate with conditioning.

Attenuation: 70-74%
Flocculation: Medium High
Alcohol Tolerance: 9%
Optimum Fermentation Temp: 50-58°F
Cell Count: 100 Billion

Styles:
Bohemian Pilsner
Czech Lagers
Dunkles Bock
Vienna Lager
Munich Dunkel
Schwarzbier

For best results we always recommend ordering an ice pack with your liquid yeast.

Please Note: When choosing an ice pack option beware that the liquid yeast will not arrive cold even when shipped together. Ice packs and insulated mailing options are designed to keep the yeast colder for longer during shipment, but they will not ensure that your yeast arrives cold. We will not replace liquid yeast that arrives warm. During warmer months we strongly recommend you choose dry yeast.


 

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Weight 0.19 LBS
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Recomended as a good yeast for this brew
William S on Feb 28, 2023
Yeast produced Czech beer as good as that in Czech Republic! You do need temperature control if you use this yeast. It's a lager and requires cool temps.
Bob W on Jul 18, 2022
Recomended as a good yeast for this brew
William S on Feb 28, 2023
to ferment the wort
Charlie J on Sep 21, 2022
Yeast produced Czech beer as good as that in Czech Republic! You do need temperature control if you use this yeast. It's a lager and requires cool temps.
Bob W on Jul 18, 2022
Because the WY2001 was not available.
Francisco G on May 9, 2022
Recommend based on recipe
Wade on Feb 26, 2022
Type of beer I cook and yeast starters
Irene garden p on Apr 8, 2021
Best yeast for a crisp, hoppy lager
Eric B on Feb 23, 2021
Was recommended for what I ordered
Jerry M on Feb 10, 2021
it's an old favorite
Jeff on Jan 7, 2021
Recommended
Sal on Jul 29, 2020
great reviews
Tyrone A on Apr 27, 2020
yeast is yummy
Ryan C on Feb 18, 2020
Specified by recipe
James Bracken on Feb 1, 2020
german pilsner
Eric H on Jan 31, 2020
Ordered it because you didn't have the other Urquell strain! My first time with this yeast...
Bradley L on Nov 23, 2019
czech...mate
Andrew A on Oct 31, 2019
used before
Roberto D on Oct 21, 2019
This makes the best Czech Pilsner beer I've ever tasted.
Gerry K on Aug 28, 2019
To replace the one that didn't bust it's nut
Darren B on May 16, 2019
Want to make a german pilsner
Fernando M on Jan 29, 2019
I'm excited for a czech pils specific yeast
Dominick V on Feb 27, 2018
making a czech style pilsner
Willem F on Jan 24, 2018
to ferment the wort
Charlie J on Sep 21, 2022
Because the WY2001 was not available.
Francisco G on May 9, 2022
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Rated 5 out of 5
Great yeast for the Pilsner I made
I was very happy with the beer from this yeast.
I had it at 50Deg F for 5 weeks and the beer came out wonderful
February 17, 2020
Purchased
 over 4 years ago
Rated 5 out of 5
Nice way to make a real Czech pils
November 10, 2019
Purchased
 over 4 years ago
Rated 5 out of 5
Fermented for three weeks in the mid to upper 50's and can't detect any diacetyl. Pleased with with early 40° (two week old) lager samples.
March 4, 2018
Purchased
 over 6 years ago
 
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