White Labs WLP009 Australian Ale from White Labs: 18 to 21 C (65 to 70 F), 70 to 75 % attenuation, Medium tolerance, high flocculation. Styles and substitutes.
Updated 05 September 2026.
White Labs WLP009 Australian Ale yeast: temperature, attenuation and alcohol tolerance
White Labs (liquid)The published White Labs data for White Labs WLP009 Australian 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 | 70 to 75 % |
| Alcohol tolerance | Medium |
| Flocculation | High |
Notes
Recommended for Australian sparkling ale, pale ale, amber, ESB.
Character: Clean, dry Australian ale character with a crisp finish.
The Australian ale strain behind a classic sparkling ale, clean and dry with high flocculation and a crisp finish. It clears fast and stays neutral, a useful clean strain for a crisp Australian-style pale.
Substitutes and styles
Questions and answers
What is the manufacturer of the White Labs WLP009 Australian Ale yeast?
White Labs (liquid)
What is the species of the White Labs WLP009 Australian Ale yeast?
Saccharomyces cerevisiae, top-fermenting ale
What is the fermentation temperature of the White Labs WLP009 Australian Ale yeast?
18 to 21 C (65 to 70 F)
What is the apparent attenuation of the White Labs WLP009 Australian Ale yeast?
70 to 75 %