White Labs WLP005 British Ale from White Labs: 18 to 21 C (65 to 70 F), 67 to 74 % attenuation, Medium tolerance, high flocculation. Styles and substitutes.
Updated 05 September 2026.
White Labs WLP005 British Ale yeast: temperature, attenuation and alcohol tolerance
White Labs (liquid)The published White Labs data for White Labs WLP005 British Ale, the styles it suits, and what to use if you cannot get it.
Published technical data
| Manufacturer | White Labs (liquid) |
|---|---|
| Species | Saccharomyces cerevisiae, top-fermenting ale |
| Fermentation temperature | 18 to 21 C (65 to 70 F) |
| Apparent attenuation | 67 to 74 % |
| Alcohol tolerance | Medium |
| Flocculation | High |
Notes
Recommended for English bitter, ESB, brown ale, porter, mild.
Character: Malty, balanced English ale character.
A high-flocculating English strain that finishes malty and drops bright quickly, which suits cask and traditional bitters. It attenuates a touch more than WLP002 while keeping an English malt backbone, so it is a middle ground between a dry and a full English house yeast.
Substitutes and styles
Questions and answers
What is the manufacturer of the White Labs WLP005 British Ale yeast?
White Labs (liquid)
What is the species of the White Labs WLP005 British Ale yeast?
Saccharomyces cerevisiae, top-fermenting ale
What is the fermentation temperature of the White Labs WLP005 British Ale yeast?
18 to 21 C (65 to 70 F)
What is the apparent attenuation of the White Labs WLP005 British Ale yeast?
67 to 74 %