Yeast Bank
Core Strains are composed of 68 beer and wine yeast strains including wild yeast and bacteria as well as WLP600 Kombucha SCOBY. These strains are grown year-round with a shipping lead time of 1 to 17 days. The Core Strains are available to professionals, retailers, and homebrewers, with both PurePitch® and Custom Pour packaging for professionals. Homebrew-sized options are packaged in PurePitch® and vial packaging.
White Labs Vault Strains are a collection of specialty strains. The availability for specialty strains from The Vault depends on whether the customer is a homebrewer, professional, or retailer. Homebrewers may purchase yeast directly from a retailer that carries The Vault Seasonal Releases. All strains from The Vault are available to professionals with longer lead times and minimum order requirements.
WLP1983 Charlie's Fist Bump Yeast


Previously called WLP862 Cry Havoc Lager Yeast, this strain is licensed from Charlie Papazian and can ferment at both ale and lager temperatures,...
WLP800 Pilsner Lager Yeast

A classic pilsner strain from the Czech Republic, this strain produces a clean, crisp beer that’s somewhat dry with a malty finish. A to-style...
WLP802 Czech Budejovice Lager Yeast

A pilsner lager yeast from southern Czech Republic, this strain produces dry and crisp lagers with low diacetyl production. With up to 80%...
WLP810 San Francisco Lager Yeast

A unique lager strain because it can ferment at a wide range of temperatures — 50°F (10°C) to 65°F (18°C) — while retaining lager-like...
WLP820 Oktoberfest/Märzen Lager Yeast

This strain is ideal for producing malty lagers. Residual sweetness further helps promote malt nuances while contributing to a balanced finish. The...
WLP830 German Lager Yeast

Our most popular lager yeast, this strain is one of the most widely used lager strains in the world. It can be used in almost any lager style and...
WLP833 German Bock Lager Yeast

From the Alps of southern Bavaria, this yeast produces a beer that is well-balanced between malt and hop character. The excellent malt profile...
WLP835 German X Lager Yeast


Classic yeast from a famous Bavarian monastery. This strain develops a creamy, malty beer profile with low sulfur production and low esters. It is...
WLP838 Southern German Lager Yeast

This yeast is characterized by a malty finish, balanced aroma and great flocculation. It is a strong fermenter which produces slight sulfur and low...
WLP840 American Lager Yeast

This strain makes dry and clean lagers with a light note of apple fruitiness. Sulfur and diacetyl production is minimal making this strain easy to...
WLP845 Fast Lager Yeast


Use this strain when you need a lager sooner rather than later. Low sulfur production and medium flocculation characteristics.
WLP850 Copenhagen Lager Yeast

This northern European lager strain emphasizes clean and crisp characteristics. Malt flavors tend to be secondary, promoting clean drinkability. It...
WLP885 Zurich Lager Yeast


A Swiss-style lager yeast that with proper care can be used to produce lagers over 11% ABV. Sulfur and diacetyl production is minimal.WLP885 Zurich...
WLP920 Old Bavarian Lager Yeast

From Southern Germany, this yeast finishes malty with a slight ester profile. Use in beers such as Oktoberfests, bocks, and dark lagers.
WLP940 Mexican Lager Yeast

From Mexico City, this strain produces clean lager beers with a crisp finish. It keeps drinkability on the forefront while allowing malt and hop...