WLP940 Mexican Lager Yeast
Liquid Lager yeast from White Labs.
Lab
White Labs· Lager · Liquid · WLP940
White Labs· Lager · Liquid · WLP940Specs
Attenuation
70–78%
The share of sugars the yeast ferments out. Higher attenuation means a drier, stronger beer.
Optimal temp
10–13°C
50–55°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
Potential substitutes for WLP940 Mexican Lager Yeast
Common questions
- What is the WLP940 Mexican Lager Yeast equivalent?
- Mexican Lager, L09 Que Bueno, and OYL-113 Mexican Lager — the same strain from other labs, the Mexican Lager / Dos Equis (WLP940) strain.
- What is WLP940 Mexican Lager Yeast's attenuation?
- 70–78% apparent attenuation.
- What temperature should I ferment WLP940 Mexican Lager Yeast at?
- 10–13°C is the recommended range.
- What can I substitute for WLP940 Mexican Lager Yeast?
- 2001 Pilsner Urquell H-Strain, Premium Pils, and SafLager S-23.
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