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Mangrove Jack's M54 California Lager
Mangrove Jack's · lager · Dry
A lager strain that ferments clean at ale temperatures (no cold fermentation needed), with a smooth, balanced malt-and-hop finish and no noticeable sulphur. Ideal for California Common and pale lagers on ale gear.
5 brews
About
Produces clean, crisp lagers with well-balanced malt and hop character and a smooth finish without the noticeable sulphur many lager strains throw. Because it performs at the warm end of lager temperatures it lets you brew lager-style beers on ale equipment, which makes it a natural choice for California Common and pale lagers.
Specs
- Attenuation
- 77–82%
- Flocculation
- High
- Temperature
- 15–20°C
- Optimal
- 18°C
- Alcohol tolerance
- 10% ABV
- Form
- Dry
Recipe pairing
- Grains
- Pilsner and Vienna malt; clean base bills
- Hops
- Noble and American hops both suit its balanced profile
- Adjuncts
- Keeps a smooth finish; no special requirements
- Suited to
- California Common, Pale Lager, American Lager, Hybrid Lager
Brewing tips
- Ferments clean at 15–20°C, so no cold fermentation or lagering rig is required.
- No noticeable sulphur, unlike traditional cold-lager strains.
- High flocculation clears the beer well for a crisp pale lager or California Common.
Handling & storage
- Rehydration
- Direct-pitch; rehydration optional.
- Storage
- 2–8°C.
- Shelf life
- 2 years refrigerated.
In your brews
Used in 5 batches 2020-05-03 → 2024-10-31
Attenuation (achieved) 77–83% spec 77–82%
Avg ferment temp 17.6°C range 15–20°C
ABV range 4.8–5.4% 5 measured