500g Brick - CellarScience - MATTERHORN Light Lager Yeast

MATTERHORN: The Crisp, Clean Light Lager Yeast

MATTERHORN is a top choice for everyday light lagers that define a brewery’s baseline. Derived from a classic Swiss-origin strain, this yeast delivers crisp, well-attenuated beers with a minimal fermentation signature. With high cell counts in every 15g sachet and dependable performance, MATTERHORN provides professional-grade reliability for craft and home brewers seeking exceptional clarity, malt definition, and hop expression.

🍺 Styles & Flavour Profile: Subtle Fermentation with Aromatic Lift

MATTERHORN provides a restrained, neutral background that allows your grain bill and hop selection to take centre stage. Its fermentation character remains delightfully subtle, contributing a light floral quality that adds aromatic lift without competing with delicate malt or hop character. Combined with its attenuation profile, MATTERHORN produces a firm, dry finish that prevents malt-forward grists from becoming overly heavy.

Ideal for a Wide Variety of Lager Styles

MATTERHORN’s versatility and crisp finish make it perfect for a broad range of traditional and modern lager beers:

• German & Czech-Inspired Pilsners
• Everyday Light Lagers
• Modern Hoppy Lagers & West Coast Lagers
• Full-Bodied Lager Grists (where a dry, refreshing finish is desired)
  

🔬 Performance & Technical Specifications

MATTERHORN is designed for efficiency and reliability, offering top-tier performance data for consistent brewing results. Every batch undergoes PCR testing for purity and quality assurance.

Fermentation & Pitching Details

This yeast is optimised for ease of use and consistent results across various brewing conditions.

• Fermentation Range: 9-14°C (48-58°F). 
  
• Direct Pitching: Designed to be sprinkled directly onto the surface of your wort with no pre-oxygenation or rehydration required before pitching.
• Attenuation: 79-83% 
• Alcohol Tolerance: Robust tolerance up to 12% ABV.

Packaging & Dosage

MATTERHORN bricks are designed to provide maximum cell count for superior pitching rates and reliable fermentation every time.

Calculation for Larger Batches

• Use at a rate of 0.5-1g per Litre (approx. 50-100 g/hL).
• Pitch 1 x 500g brick per 5-10hL / 4.3-8.5 bbl
• For high-gravity ales or exceptionally bright beer, increase toward 2–3 g/L