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 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®



This strain was the first yeast strain produced by White Labs in 1995. It’s our best-selling yeast, famous for its clean flavors and hardy...
WLP002 English Ale Yeast


This is a classic ESB strain from one of England’s largest independent breweries. While it is traditionally used for English-style ales including...
WLP004 Irish Ale Yeast

This yeast is from one of the oldest stout-producing breweries in the world. It’s great for many beer styles but really shines in malty British...
WLP005 British Ale Yeast

Known for its use in malty English beers, this strain is a great choice for any beers using traditional English malts like Marris Otter, Golden...
WLP006 Bedford British Ale Yeast


Ferments dry and flocculates very well; produces a distinct ester profile. This yeast yields a full mouthfeel, perfect for creating English-style...
WLP007 Dry English Ale Yeast

This yeast is known for its high attenuation, achieving 80% even with 10% ABV beers. The high attenuation eliminates residual sweetness, making the...
WLP008 East Coast Ale Yeast

This strain can be used to reproduce many American versions of classic beer styles but has been gaining popularity for its use in East Coast IPAs....
WLP011 European Ale Yeast


A malty northern European-origin ale yeast. Its low ester production gives it a clean profile, with little to no sulfur production. Low attenuation...
WLP013 London Ale Yeast

Oak ester character makes this yeast well-suited for classic British beer styles such as pales and bitters, or dark malty beers like brown ales and...
WLP017 Whitbread II Ale Yeast


Traditional mixed yeast culture with British character. Slightly fruity with a hint of sulfur production. This yeast can be used for many different...
WLP022 Essex Ale Yeast


A flavorful British-style yeast that produces slightly fruity and bready characters. A good top-fermenting yeast strain that is well suited for top...
WLP023 Burton Ale Yeast

This strain is sourced from Burton upon Trent, England which is known for pushing IPAs into the spotlight. It produces a subtle fruity ester...
WLP025 Southwold Ale Yeast


From Suffolk County, England. This yeast produces complex fruit, citrus, and spice flavors. Great for British-style bitters and pale ales. A slight...
WLP026 Premium Bitter Ale Yeast


From Staffordshire, England. Fermentation gives a mild but complex estery character. Ferments strong and dry and is good for high-gravity beers....
WLP028 Edinburgh Scottish Ale Yeast



This strain produces underlying esters of pear and melon which work well with hop and malt derived notes. It’s medium to high alcohol tolerance is...
WLP029 German Ale/ Kölsch Yeast

Sourced from a small brewpub in Cologne, Germany, this strain is fitting for German ales such as kölsch and altbier. Known for accentuating...
WLP030 Thames Valley Ale Yeast


Very flocculant strain for all things English. Great for porters, stouts and ESBs. Lower ester production than most English strains but creates a...
WLP036 Düsseldorf Alt Ale Yeast

A traditional altbier-style yeast from Düsseldorf, Germany. It produces clean, malty German brown and amber ales. This strain keeps the...
WLP037 Yorkshire Square Ale Yeast


This yeast produces a beer that is malty and well balanced. Expect toasty flavors with malt-driven esters. Highly flocculent and a good choice for...
WLP038 Manchester Ale Yeast


A top-fermenting ale yeast that is traditionally good for top-cropping. Moderately flocculent with a clean, dry finish. Has a low ester profile and...
WLP039 East Midlands Ale Yeast


British-style ale yeast with a very dry finish. Medium to low fruit and fusel alcohol production. A good top-fermenting yeast strain well suited...
WLP041 Pacific Ale Yeast

Hailing from the Pacific Northwest, this strain is a mild ester producer while promoting malt character. It can be used for a range of styles from...
WLP051 California V Ale Yeast

This strain has more similarities to an English strain than WLP001 California Ale Yeast®. It is a big ester producer, showcasing notes of cherry...
WLP059 Melbourne Ale Yeast


A yeast isolated from Australia in the early 1900s, it is a clean fermenting strain well suited for many American and English beer styles. Renowned...
WLP060 American Ale Yeast Blend


This blend of three strains creates a clean and neutral fermentation character, making it ideal for use in many different American beer styles. The...
WLP066 London Fog Ale Yeast

This is the go-to strain for New England-style IPAs. It produces a medium ester profile similar to WLP008 East Coast Ale Yeast. It leaves some...
WLP076 Old Sonoma Ale Yeast


From a historic brewery in Northern California. This strain was embraced by the early pioneers of craft beer in America and is ideal for those...
WLP085 English Ale Yeast Blend


A blend of British ale yeast strains designed to add complexity and attenuation to your ale. Moderate fruitiness and mineral-like character, with...
WLP090 San Diego Super Yeast

A low ester producing strain, it’s known for quick fermentations and producing a neutral flavor and aroma profile similar to WLP001 California Ale...
WLP095 Burlington Ale Yeast

This yeast is the signature strain for a brewery in the Northeast United States, making it ideal for New England-style IPAs. Adding...