White Labs WLP810 San Francisco Lager vs Mangrove Jack's M54 Californian Lager: which to use
White Labs WLP810 San Francisco Lager: White Labs · Mangrove Jack's M54 Californian Lager: Mangrove Jack'sThe two strains side by side on the numbers that decide it, and which to reach for.
Gauge readout
Attenuation65 to 70 % (67.5% typical)
Alcohol toleranceMedium to high tolerance
Fermentation temp14 to 18 C (58 to 65 F)
Attenuation50%75%100%
Alcohol010%20% ABV
Temperature02040 C
Published data side by side
| Manufacturer | White Labs WLP810 San Francisco Lager: White Labs · Mangrove Jack's M54 Californian Lager: Mangrove Jack's |
|---|---|
| White Labs WLP810 San Francisco Lager temperature | 14 to 18 C (58 to 65 F) |
| Mangrove Jack's M54 Californian Lager temperature | 18 to 20 C (64 to 68 F) |
| White Labs WLP810 San Francisco Lager attenuation | 65 to 70 % (67.5% typical) |
| Mangrove Jack's M54 Californian Lager attenuation | 77 to 82 % |
| White Labs WLP810 San Francisco Lager alcohol tolerance | Medium to high tolerance |
| Mangrove Jack's M54 Californian Lager alcohol tolerance | 9 % ABV |
| White Labs WLP810 San Francisco Lager flocculation | High |
| Mangrove Jack's M54 Californian Lager flocculation | High (rate 4) |
Notes
Both are California common strains that give a clean lager-like beer at warm temperatures, one liquid and one dry.
Choose M54 for a dry, shelf-stable strain you can pitch straight into a steam beer.
Choose WLP810 if you brew with liquid yeast and want to repitch the classic San Francisco strain.
The strains in full
Sources: White Labs WLP810 San Francisco Lager specification (Brewer's Friend) · Mangrove Jack's Craft Series yeast chart (attenuation, alcohol tolerance, temperature)