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Vienna Lager Strains
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 place a pre-order on select strains by visiting whitelabs.com/thevault or 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
Ale
Lagers
Previously called WLP862 Cry Havoc Lager Yeast, this strain is licensed from Charlie Papazian and can ferment at both ale and lager temperatures,...
Attenuation
66% - 70%
Flocculation
Low
Alcohol Tolerance
Medium (5 - 10%)
Optimum Fermentation Temperature
55°F - 73°F
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WLP800 Pilsner Lager Yeast
Lagers
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...
Attenuation
72% - 77%
Flocculation
Medium to High
Alcohol Tolerance
Medium (5 - 10%)
Optimum Fermentation Temperature
50°F - 55°F
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WLP802 Czech Budejovice Lager Yeast
Lagers
A pilsner lager yeast from southern Czech Republic, this strain produces dry and crisp lagers with low diacetyl production. With up to 80%...
Attenuation
75% - 80%
Flocculation
Medium
Alcohol Tolerance
Medium (5 - 10%)
Optimum Fermentation Temperature
50°F - 55°F
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WLP810 San Francisco Lager Yeast
Lagers
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...
Attenuation
65% - 70%
Flocculation
High
Alcohol Tolerance
Medium - High (8 - 12%)
Optimum Fermentation Temperature
58°F - 65°F
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WLP815 Belgian Lager Yeast
Specialty strain from The Vault
Lagers
A clean, crisp European lager yeast with low sulfur production. This strain originates from a very old brewery in west Belgium. Great for European...
Attenuation
72% - 78%
Flocculation
Medium
Alcohol Tolerance
Medium (5 - 10%)
Optimum Fermentation Temperature
50°F - 55°F
WLP820 Oktoberfest/Märzen Lager Yeast
Lagers
This strain is ideal for producing malty lagers. Residual sweetness further helps promote malt nuances while contributing to a balanced finish. The...
Attenuation
65% - 73%
Flocculation
Medium
Alcohol Tolerance
Medium - High (8 - 12%)
Optimum Fermentation Temperature
52°F - 58°F
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WLP830 German Lager Yeast
Lagers
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...
Attenuation
74% - 79%
Flocculation
Medium
Alcohol Tolerance
Medium (5 - 10%)
Optimum Fermentation Temperature
50°F - 55°F
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WLP833 German Bock Lager Yeast
Lagers
From the Alps of southern Bavaria, this yeast produces a beer that is well-balanced between malt and hop character. The excellent malt profile...
Attenuation
70% - 76%
Flocculation
Medium
Alcohol Tolerance
Medium - High (8 - 12%)
Optimum Fermentation Temperature
48°F - 55°F
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WLP838 Southern German Lager Yeast
Lagers
This yeast is characterized by a malty finish, balanced aroma and great flocculation. It is a strong fermenter which produces slight sulfur and low...
Attenuation
68% - 76%
Flocculation
Medium to High
Alcohol Tolerance
Medium (5 - 10%)
Optimum Fermentation Temperature
50°F - 55°F
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WLP840 American Lager Yeast
Lagers
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...
Attenuation
75% - 80%
Flocculation
Medium
Alcohol Tolerance
Medium (5 - 10%)
Optimum Fermentation Temperature
50°F - 55°F
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WLP845 Fast Lager Yeast
Specialty strain from The Vault
Lagers
Use this strain when you need a lager sooner rather than later. Low sulfur production and medium flocculation characteristics.
Attenuation
75% - 78%
Flocculation
Alcohol Tolerance
Optimum Fermentation Temperature
0°F - 0°F
WLP850 Copenhagen Lager Yeast
Lagers
This northern European lager strain emphasizes clean and crisp characteristics. Malt flavors tend to be secondary, promoting clean drinkability. It...
Attenuation
72% - 78%
Flocculation
Medium
Alcohol Tolerance
Medium (5 - 10%)
Optimum Fermentation Temperature
50°F - 58°F
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WLP885 Zurich Lager Yeast
Specialty strain from The Vault
Lagers
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...
Attenuation
70% - 80%
Flocculation
Medium
Alcohol Tolerance
Very High (Over 15%)
Optimum Fermentation Temperature
50°F - 55°F
WLP920 Old Bavarian Lager Yeast
Lagers
From Southern Germany, this yeast finishes malty with a slight ester profile. Use in beers such as Oktoberfests, bocks, and dark lagers.
Attenuation
66% - 73%
Flocculation
Medium
Alcohol Tolerance
Medium - High (8 - 12%)
Optimum Fermentation Temperature
50°F - 55°F
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WLP925 High Pressure Lager Yeast
Lagers
Used to ferment lager beer in one week. Ferment at room temperature; 62-68°F (17-20°C) under 1.0 bar (14.7 PSI) until final gravity is obtained,...
Attenuation
73% - 82%
Flocculation
Medium
Alcohol Tolerance
Medium (5 - 10%)
Optimum Fermentation Temperature
62°F - 68°F
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WLP940 Mexican Lager Yeast
Lagers
From Mexico City, this strain produces clean lager beers with a crisp finish. It keeps drinkability on the forefront while allowing malt and hop...
Attenuation
70% - 78%
Flocculation
Medium
Alcohol Tolerance
Medium (5 - 10%)
Optimum Fermentation Temperature
50°F - 55°F
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