WLP4645 Transatlantic Berliner Blend
Liquid Blend yeast from White Labs.
Lab
White Labs· Blend · Liquid · WLP4645
White Labs· Blend · Liquid · WLP4645Specs
Attenuation
85–100%
The share of sugars the yeast ferments out. Higher attenuation means a drier, stronger beer.
Optimal temp
19–24°C
66–75°F
The range where this strain ferments cleanly, without throwing off-flavors. Most brewers pitch near the low end.
Flocculation
Med-low
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.
Common questions
- What is WLP4645 Transatlantic Berliner Blend's attenuation?
- 85–100% apparent attenuation.
- What temperature should I ferment WLP4645 Transatlantic Berliner Blend at?
- 19–24°C is the recommended range.
- Does WLP4645 Transatlantic Berliner Blend produce phenolics (clove and spice)?
- No. WLP4645 Transatlantic Berliner Blend is POF-negative (phenolically clean), so it won't throw clove or spice.
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