White Labs WLP001 California Ale yeast: temperature, attenuation and alcohol tolerance
White Labs (liquid)The published White Labs data for White Labs WLP001 California Ale, the styles it suits, and what to use if you cannot get it.
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 technical data
| Manufacturer | White Labs (liquid) |
|---|---|
| Species | Saccharomyces cerevisiae, top-fermenting ale (Chico strain) |
| Fermentation temperature | 20 to 23 C (68 to 73 F) |
| Apparent attenuation | 73 to 80 % (73 to 80% published; 76.5% typical) |
| Alcohol tolerance | High tolerance |
| Flocculation | Medium |
Notes
Recommended for American pale ale, American IPA, any clean ale.
Character: Very clean and neutral, low ester, lets hops and malt lead.
The original liquid Chico strain and the reference clean American ale yeast, the same lineage as US-05 and Wyeast 1056. Its neutrality is the point, so it is the default for hop-forward American beers. It flocculates medium and can be a little slow to clear, so cold crash or fine for a bright beer.
Substitutes and styles
SafAle US-05compare (Fermentis)Wyeast 1056 American Alecompare (Wyeast)White Labs WLP090 San Diego Supercompare (White Labs)White Labs WLP001 California Ale vs SafAle US-05head to headWhite Labs WLP001 California Ale vs Wyeast 1056 American Alehead to headWhite Labs WLP001 California Ale vs White Labs WLP090 San Diego Superhead to head
Sources: White Labs WLP001 California Ale specification (Brewer's Friend) ยท Brewstock Beer Yeast Comparison Chart (White Labs / Wyeast / Omega / Fermentis / Lallemand cross-reference)