WLP051 California Ale V Yeast
Liquid Ale yeast from White Labs.
Lab
White Labs· Ale · Liquid · WLP051
White Labs· Ale · Liquid · WLP051Specs
Attenuation
70–75%
The share of sugars the yeast ferments out. Higher attenuation means a drier, stronger beer.
Optimal temp
19–21°C
66–70°F
The range where this strain ferments cleanly, without throwing off-flavors. Most brewers pitch near the low end.
Flocculation
Med-high
How readily the yeast clumps together and drops clear once fermentation winds down.
Alcohol tolerance
≈12% 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.
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Common questions
- What is WLP051 California Ale V Yeast's attenuation?
- 70–75% apparent attenuation.
- What temperature should I ferment WLP051 California Ale V Yeast at?
- 19–21°C is the recommended range.
- What can I substitute for WLP051 California Ale V Yeast?
- LalBrew BRY-97 American West Coast Ale (similar temperature range), M44 US West Coast Yeast (similar attenuation, similar temperature range), and 1272 American Ale II (similar attenuation, similar temperature range).
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