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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.
WLP001 California Ale Yeast®
Ale
Distilling
Wine, Mead and Cider
Our best-selling yeast is famous for its clean flavors, balance, and ability to be used in almost any style of ale. It is extremely versatile and...
Attenuation
73% - 80%
Flocculation
Medium
Alcohol Tolerance
High (10 - 15%)
Optimum Fermentation Temperature
68°F - 73°F
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WLP002 English Ale Yeast
Ale
Wine, Mead and Cider
A classic ESB strain from one of England's largest independent breweries. This yeast is best suited for English style ales including milds, bitters...
Attenuation
63% - 70%
Flocculation
Very High
Alcohol Tolerance
Medium (5 - 10%)
Optimum Fermentation Temperature
65°F - 68°F
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WLP028 Edinburgh Scottish Ale Yeast
Ale
Distilling
Wine, Mead and Cider
Scotland is famous for its malty, strong ales. This yeast can reproduce complex, flavorful Scottish style ales. This yeast can be an everyday...
Attenuation
70% - 75%
Flocculation
Medium
Alcohol Tolerance
Medium - High (8 - 12%)
Optimum Fermentation Temperature
65°F - 70°F
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WLP060 American Ale Yeast Blend
Ale
Wine, Mead and Cider
This blend celebrates the strengths of WLP001-clean, neutral fermentation and versatile usage-and adds two other strains that belong to the same ...
Attenuation
72% - 80%
Flocculation
Medium
Alcohol Tolerance
Medium - High (8 - 12%)
Optimum Fermentation Temperature
68°F - 72°F
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WLP590 French Saison Ale Yeast
Ale
Specialty / Belgian
Wine, Mead and Cider
A unique yeast strain that creates farmhouse-style beers with a phenolic “bite” and moderate ester compounds. Producing a cleaner aroma profile...
Attenuation
73% - 80%
Flocculation
Medium
Alcohol Tolerance
Medium (5 - 10%)
Optimum Fermentation Temperature
69°F - 75°F
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WLP603 Torulaspora delbrueckii
Specialty strain from The Vault
Wild Yeast & Bacteria
Wine, Mead and Cider
Wild yeast isolated from fruit trees in Denmark. This is one of the three strains that make up WLP611. This wild yeast has been used for ciders and...
Attenuation
30% - 50%
Flocculation
Medium to Low
Alcohol Tolerance
Medium (5 - 10%)
Optimum Fermentation Temperature
50°F - 86°F
WLP616 Funky Cider Blend
Specialty strain from The Vault
Wild Yeast & Bacteria
Wine, Mead and Cider
This is a blend of two Saccharomyces strains combined with some Brettanomyces and Lactobacillus. This blend results in a slight tartness and a mild...
Attenuation
0% - 0%
Flocculation
Alcohol Tolerance
Optimum Fermentation Temperature
0°F - 0°F
WLP673 Lactobacillus buchneri
Specialty strain from The Vault
Wild Yeast & Bacteria
Wine, Mead and Cider
This strain is recommended for souring. Can be used for sour kettle/mash or in secondary fermentation. <15 IBU tolerance. Little to no...
Attenuation
0% - 0%
Flocculation
Alcohol Tolerance
Optimum Fermentation Temperature
0°F - 0°F
WLP678 Lactobacillus hilgardii
Specialty strain from The Vault
Wild Yeast & Bacteria
Wine, Mead and Cider
Lactic acid bacteria that produces medium acidity. Low hop tolerance (<10). Great for Berliner weisse, gueuze and lambics.
Attenuation
0% - 0%
Flocculation
Alcohol Tolerance
Optimum Fermentation Temperature
0°F - 0°F
WLP692 Debaryomyces hansenii
Specialty strain from The Vault
Wild Yeast & Bacteria
Wine, Mead and Cider
Debaryomyces is one of the wild yeasts isolated from lambics in Belgium.
Attenuation
0% - 0%
Flocculation
Alcohol Tolerance
Optimum Fermentation Temperature
0°F - 0°F
WLP693 Lactobacillus plantarum
Specialty strain from The Vault
Wild Yeast & Bacteria
Wine, Mead and Cider
Typically found in probiotics, this bacteria has been found to produce high levels of lactic acid. This strain is perfect for sour kettle...
Attenuation
0% - 0%
Flocculation
Alcohol Tolerance
Optimum Fermentation Temperature
0°F - 0°F
WLP700 Flor Sherry Yeast
Specialty strain from The Vault
Wine, Mead and Cider
Creates green almond, Granny Smith apple and nougat characteristics found in sherry. Develops a film (flor) on the surface of the wine. For use in...
Attenuation
80% - 100%
Flocculation
Alcohol Tolerance
Very High (Over 15%)
Optimum Fermentation Temperature
70°F - 100°F
WLP705 Sake Yeast
Wine, Mead and Cider
Produces a full-bodied sake character and subtle fragrances. For use in rice-based fermentations; typically used in conjunction with koji (to...
Attenuation
80% - 100%
Flocculation
Alcohol Tolerance
Very High (Over 15%)
Optimum Fermentation Temperature
70°F - 100°F
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WLP707 California Pinot Noir Yeast
Specialty strain from The Vault
Wine, Mead and Cider
Produces fruity and complex aromas and is reliable for difficult fermentations. Isolated from pinot noir grapes in Davis, CA.
Attenuation
80% - 100%
Flocculation
N/A
Alcohol Tolerance
Very High (Over 15%)
Optimum Fermentation Temperature
70°F - 100°F
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WLP709 Sake #9 Yeast
Specialty strain from The Vault
Wine, Mead and Cider
For use in rice-based fermentations. Traditional strain used in Ginjo-shu production because of the yeast’s development of high fragrance...
Attenuation
72% - 78%
Flocculation
Medium to Low
Alcohol Tolerance
High (10 - 15%)
Optimum Fermentation Temperature
62°F - 68°F
WLP715 Champagne Yeast
Ale
Specialty / Belgian
Wine, Mead and Cider
Classic yeast that is neutral in character and a strong fermenter.Click Here for a Sizing ChartNano (500mL)1.5L2L
Attenuation
75% - 100%
Flocculation
Low
Alcohol Tolerance
Very High (Over 15%)
Optimum Fermentation Temperature
70°F - 75°F
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WLP718 Avize Wine Yeast
Specialty strain from The Vault
Wine, Mead and Cider
Champagne isolate used for complexity in whites. Contributes elegance, especially in barrel fermented Chardonnays.
Attenuation
80% - 100%
Flocculation
Low
Alcohol Tolerance
High (10 - 15%)
Optimum Fermentation Temperature
60°F - 90°F
WLP720 Sweet Mead/Wine Yeast
Distilling
Wine, Mead and Cider
Slightly fruity and leaves more residual sweetness than WLP715. This strain will tolerate alcohol concentrations up to 15%.Click Here for a Sizing...
Attenuation
0% - 0%
Flocculation
Low
Alcohol Tolerance
High (10 - 15%)
Optimum Fermentation Temperature
70°F - 75°F
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WLP727 Steinberg-Geisenheim Wine Yeast
Specialty strain from The Vault
Wine, Mead and Cider
High fruit ester production. German in origin and cold tolerant.
Attenuation
80% - 100%
Flocculation
Low
Alcohol Tolerance
High (10 - 15%)
Optimum Fermentation Temperature
50°F - 90°F
WLP730 Chardonnay White Wine Yeast
Specialty strain from The Vault
Wine, Mead and Cider
Dry wine yeast with slight ester production and low sulfur dioxide production which enhances varietal character.
Attenuation
80% - 100%
Flocculation
Low
Alcohol Tolerance
High (10 - 15%)
Optimum Fermentation Temperature
50°F - 90°F
WLP735 French White Wine Yeast
Wine, Mead and Cider
Classic yeast for white wine fermentation, giving an enhanced creamy texture. Low foam producer.Click Here for a Sizing ChartNano (500mL)1.5L2L
Attenuation
80% - 100%
Flocculation
Low
Alcohol Tolerance
Very High (Over 15%)
Optimum Fermentation Temperature
60°F - 90°F
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WLP740 Merlot Red Wine Yeast
Wine, Mead and Cider
Neutral character, with low fusel-alcohol production. Ferments dry.**This strain has been genetically typed in our lab using polymerase chain...
Attenuation
80% - 100%
Flocculation
Low
Alcohol Tolerance
Very High (Over 15%)
Optimum Fermentation Temperature
60°F - 90°F
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WLP749 Assmanshausen Wine Yeast
Specialty strain from The Vault
Wine, Mead and Cider
This strain is a German red wine yeast that is cold tolerant. Produces spicy fruit aromas.
Attenuation
80% - 100%
Flocculation
Low
Alcohol Tolerance
Very High (Over 15%)
Optimum Fermentation Temperature
50°F - 90°F
WLP750 French Red Wine Yeast
Specialty strain from The Vault
Distilling
Wine, Mead and Cider
Classic Bordeaux yeast with a rich, smooth flavor profile.
Attenuation
80% - 100%
Flocculation
Low
Alcohol Tolerance
Very High (Over 15%)
Optimum Fermentation Temperature
60°F - 90°F
WLP760 Cabernet Red Wine Yeast
Specialty strain from The Vault
Wine, Mead and Cider
A versatile strain for full-bodied red wines with ester production that complements dry aromatic white wines.
Attenuation
80% - 100%
Flocculation
Low
Alcohol Tolerance
Very High (Over 15%)
Optimum Fermentation Temperature
60°F - 90°F
WLP770 Suremain Burgundy Wine Yeast
Specialty strain from The Vault
Wine, Mead and Cider
Emphasizes fruit aromas in barrel fermentations. Posesses a high nutrient requirement to avoid volatile acidity production.
Attenuation
80% - 100%
Flocculation
Low
Alcohol Tolerance
Very High (Over 15%)
Optimum Fermentation Temperature
60°F - 90°F
WLP773 Scottish Cider Yeast Blend
Specialty strain from The Vault
Wine, Mead and Cider
This is an exciting blend of two ale strains and one wine strain. Unlike a lot of ale strains that typically dry out most ciders, this unique blend...
Attenuation
80% - 80%
Flocculation
Medium to High
Alcohol Tolerance
Optimum Fermentation Temperature
0°F - 0°F
WLP775 English Cider Yeast
Distilling
Wine, Mead and Cider
Classic cider yeast that ferments dry, but retains the flavor from apples.Click Here for a Sizing ChartNano (500mL)1.5L2L
Attenuation
80% - 100%
Flocculation
Medium
Alcohol Tolerance
Medium - High (8 - 12%)
Optimum Fermentation Temperature
68°F - 75°F
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WLP780 Thai Rice Chong Yeast
Specialty strain from The Vault
Ale
Wine, Mead and Cider
Typically used for making rice wine but has shown to ferment beer just fine. The ester profile is very fruity and produces a surprising amount of...
Attenuation
76% - 76%
Flocculation
Alcohol Tolerance
High (10 - 15%)
Optimum Fermentation Temperature
0°F - 0°F
EC-1118 Dried Distillers Yeast - WLDEC1118
Distilling
Wine, Mead and Cider
EC-1118 is an active dried yeast for use in whiskey and bourbons. It has been isolated in Champagne and its use was validated by the Comité...
Attenuation
0% - 0%
Flocculation
Alcohol Tolerance
N/A
Optimum Fermentation Temperature
0°F - 0°F
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