White Labs WLP001 California Ale vs Wyeast 1056 American Ale: which to use
White Labs WLP001 California Ale: White Labs · Wyeast 1056 American Ale: WyeastThe two strains side by side on the numbers that decide it, and which to reach for.
Gauge readout
Attenuation73 to 80 % (73 to 80% published; 76.5% typical)
Alcohol toleranceHigh tolerance
Fermentation temp20 to 23 C (68 to 73 F)
Attenuation50%75%100%
Alcohol010%20% ABV
Temperature02040 C
Published data side by side
| Manufacturer | White Labs WLP001 California Ale: White Labs · Wyeast 1056 American Ale: Wyeast |
|---|---|
| White Labs WLP001 California Ale temperature | 20 to 23 C (68 to 73 F) |
| Wyeast 1056 American Ale temperature | 16 to 22 C (60 to 72 F) |
| White Labs WLP001 California Ale attenuation | 73 to 80 % (73 to 80% published; 76.5% typical) |
| Wyeast 1056 American Ale attenuation | 73 to 77 % (75% typical) |
| White Labs WLP001 California Ale alcohol tolerance | High tolerance |
| Wyeast 1056 American Ale alcohol tolerance | 10 % tolerance |
| White Labs WLP001 California Ale flocculation | Medium |
| Wyeast 1056 American Ale flocculation | Low to medium |
Notes
WLP001 and Wyeast 1056 are both the liquid Chico strain from White Labs and Wyeast respectively, so they are functionally the same clean American ale yeast.
Choose WLP001 if your shop stocks White Labs or you prefer its pitchable vial.
Choose Wyeast 1056 if you prefer the Wyeast smack-pack; the resulting beer is effectively identical.
The strains in full
Sources: White Labs WLP001 California Ale specification (Brewer's Friend) · Brewstock Beer Yeast Comparison Chart (White Labs / Wyeast / Omega / Fermentis / Lallemand cross-reference) · Wyeast 1056 American Ale specification (Brewer's Friend) · Brulosophy yeast comparison: SafAle US-05 vs Wyeast 1056