White Labs WLP006 Bedford British Ale from White Labs: 18 to 21 C (65 to 70 F), 72 to 80 % attenuation, Medium tolerance, high flocculation. Styles and substitutes.
Updated 05 September 2026.
White Labs WLP006 Bedford British Ale yeast: temperature, attenuation and alcohol tolerance
White Labs (liquid)The published White Labs data for White Labs WLP006 Bedford 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 | 72 to 80 % |
| Alcohol tolerance | Medium |
| Flocculation | High |
Notes
Recommended for English bitter, ESB, pale ale, porter.
Character: Dry, tart British ale character that accentuates hop bitterness.
A British ale strain that ferments dry and tart with high flocculation, accentuating hop bitterness, which suits a dry, hoppy English ale. It clears fast. Ferment on the cooler end to keep the tartness in check.
Substitutes and styles
Questions and answers
What is the manufacturer of the White Labs WLP006 Bedford British Ale yeast?
White Labs (liquid)
What is the species of the White Labs WLP006 Bedford British Ale yeast?
Saccharomyces cerevisiae, top-fermenting ale
What is the fermentation temperature of the White Labs WLP006 Bedford British Ale yeast?
18 to 21 C (65 to 70 F)
What is the apparent attenuation of the White Labs WLP006 Bedford British Ale yeast?
72 to 80 %