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SafAle WB-06 vs LalBrew Munich Classic: which to use

SafAle WB-06: Fermentis · LalBrew Munich Classic: Lallemand

The two strains side by side on the numbers that decide it, and which to reach for.

Gauge readout
Attenuation86 to 90 %
Alcohol tolerance9 to 11 % ABV
Fermentation temp18 to 26 C (64 to 79 F)
Attenuation50%75%100%
Alcohol010%20% ABV
Temperature02040 C

Published data side by side

ManufacturerSafAle WB-06: Fermentis · LalBrew Munich Classic: Lallemand
SafAle WB-06 temperature18 to 26 C (64 to 79 F)
LalBrew Munich Classic temperature17 to 25 C (63 to 77 F)
SafAle WB-06 attenuation86 to 90 %
LalBrew Munich Classic attenuation76 to 83 %
SafAle WB-06 alcohol tolerance9 to 11 % ABV
LalBrew Munich Classic alcohol tolerance12 % ABV
SafAle WB-06 flocculationSlow sedimentation
LalBrew Munich Classic flocculationLow

Notes

Both are wheat strains, but WB-06 attenuates high at 86 to 90% and finishes crisp, while Munich Classic leaves more body typical of a Bavarian weissbier.

Choose WB-06 for a crisp, dry Belgian or German wheat that finishes clean.

Choose Munich Classic for a fuller, more traditional Bavarian hefeweizen.

The strains in full

Sources: Fermentis SafAle WB-06 product page · Lallemand LalBrew Munich Classic Technical Data Sheet