WLP860 Munich Helles Yeast
Liquid Lager yeast from White Labs.
Lab
White Labs· Lager · Liquid · WLP860
White Labs· Lager · Liquid · WLP860Specs
Attenuation
68–72%
The share of sugars the yeast ferments out. Higher attenuation means a drier, stronger beer.
Optimal temp
9–11°C
48–52°F
The range where this strain ferments cleanly, without throwing off-flavors. Most brewers pitch near the low end.
Flocculation
Medium
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
Common questions
- What is the WLP860 Munich Helles Yeast equivalent?
- Biergarten Lager, L17 Harvest, OYL-114 Bayern Lager, and 2352-PC Munich Lager II — the same strain from other labs, the Munich Helles / Augustiner (WLP860) strain.
- What is WLP860 Munich Helles Yeast's attenuation?
- 68–72% apparent attenuation.
- What temperature should I ferment WLP860 Munich Helles Yeast at?
- 9–11°C is the recommended range.
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