WLP005 British Ale Yeast
Liquid Ale yeast from White Labs.
Lab
White Labs· Ale · Liquid · WLP005
White Labs· Ale · Liquid · WLP005Specs
Attenuation
67–74%
The share of sugars the yeast ferments out. Higher attenuation means a drier, stronger beer.
Optimal temp
18–21°C
64–70°F
The range where this strain ferments cleanly, without throwing off-flavors. Most brewers pitch near the low end.
Flocculation
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.
Potential substitutes for WLP005 British Ale Yeast
Usually used in
BarleywineBlonde AleBrown AleCiderDry MeadEnglish BitterEnglish IPAImperial StoutOld AlePale AlePorterRed AleScotch AleStout+1 more
Common questions
- What is WLP005 British Ale Yeast's attenuation?
- 67–74% apparent attenuation.
- What temperature should I ferment WLP005 British Ale Yeast at?
- 18–21°C is the recommended range.
- What beer styles is WLP005 British Ale Yeast good for?
- Barleywine, Blonde Ale, Brown Ale, Cider, Dry Mead, English Bitter, English IPA, Imperial Stout, Old Ale, Pale Ale, Porter, Red Ale, Scotch Ale, Stout, and Sweet Mead.
- What can I substitute for WLP005 British Ale Yeast?
- SafAle S-33, 1187 Ringwood Ale, and M10 Workhorse Yeast.
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