White Labs WLP011 European Ale from White Labs: 18 to 21 C (65 to 70 F), 65 to 70 % attenuation, Medium tolerance, medium flocculation. Styles and substitutes.
Updated 05 September 2026.
White Labs WLP011 European Ale yeast: temperature, attenuation and alcohol tolerance
White Labs (liquid)The published White Labs data for White Labs WLP011 European 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 | 65 to 70 % |
| Alcohol tolerance | Medium |
| Flocculation | Medium |
Notes
Recommended for Kolsch, altbier, German pale ale, malty amber.
Character: Malty, low-ester continental European ale character.
A low-attenuating European ale strain that leaves malt sweetness and body, useful for malty amber and alt-style beers where you want the grain to lead. Because it finishes higher than an American strain, it is not a pick for a dry beer.
Substitutes and styles
Questions and answers
What is the manufacturer of the White Labs WLP011 European Ale yeast?
White Labs (liquid)
What is the species of the White Labs WLP011 European Ale yeast?
Saccharomyces cerevisiae, top-fermenting ale
What is the fermentation temperature of the White Labs WLP011 European Ale yeast?
18 to 21 C (65 to 70 F)
What is the apparent attenuation of the White Labs WLP011 European Ale yeast?
65 to 70 %