Imperial Yeast L55 Kanpai Japanese Lager Yeast - Limited Release

Japanese-style lagers have had a long history of excellence and L55 Kanpai is the perfect yeast for crafting clean, crisp, and exceptionally smooth Japanese lagers.

This highly flocculent strain produces bright, crystal-clear beers with a light, drinkable body and depth of flavor. Whether crafting a classic rice lager or experimenting with modern twists, L55 Kanpai delivers the refined drinkability that defines this globally loved style.

Perfect strain to ferment your Japanese Lager, Rice Lager, and other light, drinkable lagers.

This strain is not a part of our core availability lineup—get it while you can.

L55 Yeast Features:

• Fermentation Temperature: 50–58°F (10–14°C)
• Flocculation: Very High
• Attenuation: 73–77%
• Alcohol Tolerance: 10%

L55 Kanpai Yeast Strain Profile:

• Clean
• Crisp
• Smooth
• Highly Flocculent
• Light and Drinkable Body

*NOTE:* During summer months, we include complimentary ice packs with all liquid yeast orders. However, it is difficult to guarantee that the ice packs will stay frozen given transit times and particularly hot temperatures. For this reason, we recommend ordering dry yeast during summer months.

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