Activation seemed to go well but no fermentation activity. Even with 2 packs there was no fermentation activity and no change in specific gravity over 4 day period. Had to resort to dry yeast which seems to always be more reliable than Wyeast.

Great active starter within 12 hours and rocketed off in the primary with visible activity within 12-18 hours. High fluffy/thick krausen within two days or so probably the freshest yeast I’ve had the chance to use so far

Great active starter within 12 hours and rocketed off in the primary with visible activity within 12-18 hours. High fluffy/thick krausen within two days or so, probably the freshest yeast I’ve had the chance to use so far

Using this yeast for Helles and Dunkels. With a 2L starter I get quick starts (within 12 hours) in my 5 g batches at 52F. Ferments very clean and drops clear quickly. Finishes round and malty. Finally found a yeast that takes me back to Bavaria!

Using this yeast for Helles and Dunkels. With a 2L starter I get quick starts (within 12 hours) in my 5 g batches at 52F. Ferments very clean and drops clear quickly.Finishes round and malty. Finally found a yeast that takes me back to Bavaria!

Took a while to start but performed as expected

Took a while to start, but performed as expected

My favorite all-around lager yeast. Got a reputation for producing diacetyl but in 5 batches I’ve had no issues. Start low (45-48) and be patient with the lag time. Prouduces really rich malty German lagers.

My favorite all-around lager yeast. Got a reputation for producing diacetyl, but in 5 batches I’ve had no issues. Start low (45-48) and be patient with the lag time. Prouduces really rich, malty German lagers.

I really like this yeast for my malty lagers and I'm very happy with the marzen I made last month.

I really like this yeast for my malty lagers, and I'm very happy with the marzen I made last month.

A great yeast for your Helles styles.

A great yeast for your Helles styles.

I let the bag warm to room temperature, popped the inner bag and let it sit for about 3 hours prior to adding to my Munich helles. Worked like a charm. West takes a lot of the guesswork out of the yeast portion of the brew.

I let the bag warm to room temperature popped the inner bag and let it sit for about 3 hours prior to adding to my Munich helles. Worked like a charm. West takes a lot of the guesswork out of the yeast portion of the brew.

I have been using Wyeast Munich 2308 for many years now from lighter helles lagers to heavier bock beers. The malty profile left by the yeast, when used at the right fermentation temperatures and sufficient lagering, makes a clean tasting lager. For me, making lagers has been more difficult than ales, but this yeast worked well were others have failed.

I have been using Wyeast Munich 2308 for many years now from lighter helles lagers to heavier bock beers. The malty profile left by the yeast when used at the right fermentation temperatures and sufficient lagering makes a clean tasting lager. For me making lagers has been more difficult than ales but this yeast worked well were others have failed.