WLP006 Bedford British Ale Yeast
Liquid Ale yeast from White Labs.
Lab
White Labs· Ale · Liquid · WLP006
White Labs· Ale · Liquid · WLP006Specs
Attenuation
72–80%
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 WLP006 Bedford British Ale Yeast
Usually used in
ESBPale AlePorterStout & Brown Ale
Common questions
- What is WLP006 Bedford British Ale Yeast's attenuation?
- 72–80% apparent attenuation.
- What temperature should I ferment WLP006 Bedford British Ale Yeast at?
- 18–21°C is the recommended range.
- What beer styles is WLP006 Bedford British Ale Yeast good for?
- ESB, Pale Ale, Porter, and Stout & Brown Ale.
- What can I substitute for WLP006 Bedford British Ale Yeast?
- SafAle S-04, M36 Liberty Bell Ale Yeast, and 1026-PC British Cask Ale.
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