WLP002 English Ale Yeast
Liquid Ale yeast from White Labs.
Lab
White Labs· Ale · Liquid · WLP002
White Labs· Ale · Liquid · WLP002Specs
Attenuation
63–70%
The share of sugars the yeast ferments out. Higher attenuation means a drier, stronger beer.
Optimal temp
18–20°C
64–68°F
The range where this strain ferments cleanly, without throwing off-flavors. Most brewers pitch near the low end.
Flocculation
Very high
How readily the yeast clumps together and drops clear once fermentation winds down.
Alcohol tolerance
≈10% ABV
The rough ABV ceiling where the yeast stresses out and stops fermenting.
Genetic traits
Phenolics
POF−
Ferments clean
Phenolically clean (POF-negative). No clove or spice, so malt, esters, and hops come through unmasked. The norm for American and British ales and most lagers.
Diastatic
STA-1−
Not diastatic
Does not carry the STA1 (diastaticus) gene. It attenuates normally, with no diastaticus over-attenuation or gushing risk.
Same strain, other labs
Potential substitutes for WLP002 English Ale Yeast
Usually used in
American IPABlonde AleBrown AleDouble IPAEnglish BitterEnglish IPAHazy/Juicy IPAImperial StoutOld AlePale AlePorterRed AleStout
Common questions
- What is the WLP002 English Ale Yeast equivalent?
- English Ale I — the same strain from another lab, the Fuller's (WLP002) strain.
- What is WLP002 English Ale Yeast's attenuation?
- 63–70% apparent attenuation.
- What temperature should I ferment WLP002 English Ale Yeast at?
- 18–20°C is the recommended range.
- What beer styles is WLP002 English Ale Yeast good for?
- American IPA, Blonde Ale, Brown Ale, Double IPA, English Bitter, English IPA, Hazy/Juicy IPA, Imperial Stout, Old Ale, Pale Ale, Porter, Red Ale, and Stout.
- What can I substitute for WLP002 English Ale Yeast?
- SafAle S-04, 1968 London ESB Ale, A09 Pub, and OYL-016 Extra Special (formerly British Ale VIII).
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