CellarScience Baja

CellarScience Baja Lager Yeast

First developed and popularized by the Modelo Group, BAJA is a Mexican lager yeast strain that produces clean, crisp lagers with a dry finish. With balanced expression of malt and hops, BAJA is the go-to yeast for Mexican-style light lagers, dark lagers, and cold IPAs.

Flavor Profile

Clean, crisp, and neutral with a dry finish. Balanced malt and hop expression with minimal ester production — lets the ingredients shine in light, refreshing lager styles.

Key Specs

• Style: Mexican Light Lager, Mexican Dark Lager, Cold IPA
• Fermentation temp: 50–56°F (10–13°C)
• Attenuation: 75–85%
• Flocculation: Medium-High
• Alcohol tolerance: 10–11% ABV
• Net weight: 12g