SafLager SH-45 Lager Dry Yeast

SafLager SH-45 Lager Dry Yeast

$8.69
Designed specifically for modern hop-forward lager brewing, SafLager SH-45 helps unlock bound hop thiols to create enhanced citrus, tropical fruit, and passion fruit aromas while maintaining the clean, crisp character expected from lager yeast. Fermentis' innovative E2U™ (Easy to Use) technology allows direct pitching into wort or optional rehydration for maximum brewing flexibility.
  • Enhances hop thiol release for amplified citrus and tropical aromas
  • Dry lager yeast for modern hop-forward beer styles
  • 11.5 g packet treats a 5 gallon batch
Fermentation Temp Range
Each yeast strain has a temperature range where it performs best. Lagers require cooler temps, while Kveik yeasts can ferment in extreme heat. Maintaining the proper fermentation temperature for each yeast strain is crucial its health. Matching a yeast's ideal range to your environment (or your ability to control temp) is key to getting clean, consistent results.
Scale from 30°-120°F

SafLager SH-45 was developed specifically to maximize hop aroma expression in modern lager styles. Unlike conventional lager strains, it actively releases bound aromatic thiols found in many popular hop varieties, creating enhanced citrus, tropical fruit, and passion fruit notes while maintaining a clean fermentation profile.

The strain produces high ester levels that complement hop-forward recipes without masking crisp lager character. Medium flocculation and medium sedimentation promote steady fermentation and balanced attenuation, making SH-45 well suited for expressive modern lagers where aroma is the primary focus.

SafLager SH-45 performs exceptionally well in modern hop-forward lager styles, including:

  • Cold IPA
  • India Pale Lager (IPL)
  • Hazy Lager
  • Tropical Pilsner
  • Fruited Lager
  • Experimental Lager

Yeast Format: Dry

Yeast Style: Lager

Species: Saccharomyces pastorianus

Flocculation: Medium

Sedimentation: Medium

Attenuation: 77–82%

Total Esters: High

Total Superior Alcohols: High

Fermentation Temperature: 53.6–64.4°F (12–18°C)

Dosage: 80–120 g/hL

Style Applications: Cold IPA, India Pale Lager (IPL), Hazy Lager, Tropical Pilsner, Fruited Lager, Experimental Lager

  • Pitch directly into wort using Fermentis E2U™ technology or rehydrate before pitching.
  • Ferment between 53.6–64.4°F (12–18°C) for optimal thiol expression.
  • Use thiol-rich hop varieties to maximize citrus and tropical aroma development.
  • Oxygenate wort well before pitching.
  • Maintain consistent fermentation temperatures for the cleanest results.

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SafLager SH-45 Lager Dry Yeast
$8.69

Frequently Asked Questions

SafLager SH-45 was developed to unlock bound hop thiols found in certain hop varieties, enhancing citrus, tropical fruit, and passion fruit aromas while maintaining the clean fermentation profile expected from a lager yeast.

SafLager SH-45 is ideal for Cold IPA, India Pale Lager (IPL), Hazy Lager, Tropical Pilsner, Fruited Lager, and other modern hop-forward lager styles.

Fermentis recommends fermenting SafLager SH-45 between 53.6–64.4°F (12–18°C) for optimal fermentation performance and hop aroma expression.

Yes. SafLager SH-45 features Fermentis' E2U™ (Easy to Use) technology, allowing the yeast to be pitched directly into wort without rehydration, although rehydration is also an option.

One 11.5 g packet is designed to ferment approximately 5 gallons of wort when pitched at the recommended dosage.

SafLager SH-45 is a Saccharomyces pastorianus dry lager yeast developed by Fermentis for modern, hop-forward lager brewing.


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