Description

White Labs 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 Promise or floor malted barley. This yeast is a little more attenuative than White Labs WLP002 English Ale. This strain will push bready, grainy malt flavours while being a mild ester producer.

Flocculation: High
Attenuation: 67 - 74%
Temperature: 18 - 21°C
Alcohol Tolerance: Medium (5 - 10%)
Diastatic (STA1): No

Flavour Profile: Bread, Malty

Suitable Beer Style: Barley Wine, Blonde Ale, Brown Ale, Cider, Dry Mead, English Bitter, English IPA, Imperial Stout, Pale Ale, Porter, Red Ale, Scotch Ale, Stout, Sweet Mead

Availability: Always

Possible Substitutes

• White Labs WLP002 English Ale yeast
• Wyeast 1335 British Ale II yeast
• White Labs WLP013 London Ale yeast
• White Labs WLP1983 Charlie's Fist Bump yeast