White Labs WLP008 East Coast Ale from White Labs: 20 to 23 C (68 to 73 F), 70 to 75 % attenuation, Medium tolerance, medium to low flocculation. Styles and substitutes.
Updated 05 September 2026.
White Labs WLP008 East Coast Ale yeast: temperature, attenuation and alcohol tolerance
White Labs (liquid)The published White Labs data for White Labs WLP008 East Coast 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 | 20 to 23 C (68 to 73 F) |
| Apparent attenuation | 70 to 75 % |
| Alcohol tolerance | Medium |
| Flocculation | Medium to Low |
Notes
Recommended for American pale ale, blonde, cream ale, American wheat.
Character: Clean and slightly citrusy American East Coast character.
White Labs' East Coast clean ale strain, a little more characterful than the Chico WLP001 with a faint citrus lift. Lower flocculation means it stays hazy longer, which suits a deliberately cloudy American pale or wheat.
Substitutes and styles
Questions and answers
What is the manufacturer of the White Labs WLP008 East Coast Ale yeast?
White Labs (liquid)
What is the species of the White Labs WLP008 East Coast Ale yeast?
Saccharomyces cerevisiae, top-fermenting ale
What is the fermentation temperature of the White Labs WLP008 East Coast Ale yeast?
20 to 23 C (68 to 73 F)
What is the apparent attenuation of the White Labs WLP008 East Coast Ale yeast?
70 to 75 %