New Lager Strains Have Landed

🧫 Four New Imperial Yeast Lager Strains Have Landed at Oregonized Brewing

It’s lager season - and we're carrying some of the newest strains from our friends over at Imperial Yeast that make it easier than ever to brew clean, crisp, and character-rich lagers at home. Whether you’re chasing a bright, hoppy West Coast Pilsner or a malt-heavy Doppelbock that’ll stand up to a long winter, these strains have you covered.

Let’s meet the new lineup:

⚡ L36 Ray Gun - The Versatile Aussie Lager Strain

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Say g’day to Ray Gun, a new Australian lager strain built for precision and drinkability. It ferments clean and crisp with low to medium flocculation - perfect for modern pale lagers, Aussie-style exports, or even a hop-driven cold lager.

Specs:

• Fermentation Temp: 46–56 °F (8–13 °C)

• Attenuation: ~74%

• Flocculation: Low-Medium

Why you’ll love it: Ray Gun keeps things balanced and bright, highlighting your malt and hop choices without any unwanted esters. If you like your lagers snappy and refreshing, this one’s a bullseye.

Try it in: Australian-style lagers, American light lagers, or a summer-ready Pilsner.

🏔️ L32 Magnitude - Big Flavor, Big Fermentation

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Magnitude brings the muscle. This Bavarian-inspired strain thrives in malt-forward lagers and high-gravity recipes. Think Doppelbocks, Eisbocks, and Baltic Porters. It maintains clean fermentation character even when the ABV climbs into double digits.

Specs:

• Fermentation Temp: 48-56 °F (9-13 °C)

• Attenuation: 70-74%

• Alcohol Tolerance: Up to 12%

Why you’ll love it: When you want smooth malt richness without harsh fusels, Magnitude delivers. It’s your secret weapon for complex lagers that still finish clean.

Try it in: Doppelbock, Baltic Porter, Eisbock, or any big winter lager.

🎉 L02 Fest - Classic Malt-Forward Märzen Magic

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Fest is built for, well, festivals. This strain shines in malty, amber lagers like Märzen and Oktoberfest, creating a smooth, rich backbone with excellent clarity. Medium-high flocculation helps drop out haze for that picture-perfect pint.

Specs:

• Fermentation Temp: 54-58 °F (12-14 °C)

• Attenuation: 72-76%

• Flocculation: Medium-High

Why you’ll love it: Fest balances toasty malt sweetness with a crisp, clean finish. It’s forgiving, reliable, and helps you make lagers that look and taste pro-level.

Try it in: Märzen, Vienna Lager, Dunkel, or traditional Festbier.

🌟 L48 Alpha - The Hop-Lover’s Lager

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If you’re into cold IPAs or West Coast Pilsners, Alpha is your go-to. This strain keeps fermentation ultra-clean, letting hops take center stage while producing a bright, crisp finish. Low haze and light sulfur make for brilliantly clear lagers that still burst with hop aroma.

Specs:

• Fermentation Temp: 46-56 °F (8-13 °C)

• Attenuation: 73-77%

• Flocculation: Low

Why you’ll love it: Designed for modern, hop-driven lagers, Alpha keeps things snappy without muting your hop bill.

Try it in: Cold IPA, IPL, or a dry, aromatic West Coast Pilsner.

🍺 Picking Your Perfect Lager Strain

💡 Pro Tips for Lager Brewing Success

• Pitch plenty of yeast. Lagers need more cells than ales, Imperial’s high cell count helps, but don’t under-pitch.

• Control fermentation temp. Keep it cool and steady for that clean profile.

• Give it time. Lagering (cold storage) polishes the beer’s flavor and clarity—two weeks minimum, longer if you can wait.

• Diacetyl rest. Raise the temp near the end of fermentation for 24-48 hours to clean up buttery notes.

🧊 In Stock Now

These Imperial Yeast lager strains are ready to ship or pick up in-store, grab them while they’re fresh and seasonal.
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