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WLP029 Kölsch Ale Yeast

  • Yeast: Ale
  • Organic Strains

ATTENUATION :

72% - 78%

FLOCCULATION :

Medium

ALCOHOL TOLERANCE :

Medium to High (8-12%)

FERMENTATION TEMPERATURE :

65° - 69° F
18° - 21° C

STA1 :

Negative

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Description

WLP029 Kölsch Ale Yeast flavor and fermentation profile chart
Sourced from a small brewpub in Cologne, Germany, this strain is fitting for German ales such as kölsch and altbier.
  • Known for accentuating hop flavor and bitterness while creating crisp, clean lager-like characters.
  • It performs exceptionally well at temperatures ranging from 65 to 69°F (18-20°C) and does not ferment well below 62°F (17°C) after peak fermentation.
  • Typically has low flocculation characteristics after the first generation.

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  • Part No: WLP029
  • Part Name: WLP029 Kölsch Ale Yeast
  • Also Available in Organic: Yes
  • STA1 QC Result: Negative
  • Type: Core
Check out beer data from White Labs Brewing Co using this strain

Suggested styles for WLP029 Kölsch Ale Yeast
  • Altbier
  • California Common
  • Cream Ale
  • Kolsch