White Labs WLP023 Burton Ale from White Labs: 20 to 23 C (68 to 73 F), 69 to 75 % attenuation, Medium tolerance, medium flocculation. Styles and substitutes.
Updated 05 September 2026.
White Labs WLP023 Burton Ale yeast: temperature, attenuation and alcohol tolerance
White Labs (liquid)The published White Labs data for White Labs WLP023 Burton 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 | 69 to 75 % |
| Alcohol tolerance | Medium |
| Flocculation | Medium |
Notes
Recommended for English IPA, ESB, bitter, old ale.
Character: Fruity Burton-on-Trent character with hints of apple, pear and clover honey.
From the Burton-on-Trent brewing region, this strain adds a distinct fruity ester of apple, pear and light honey, which is the classic character of a Burton pale ale or English IPA. It suits a beer where you want the yeast to add fruit rather than stay neutral.
Substitutes and styles
Questions and answers
What is the manufacturer of the White Labs WLP023 Burton Ale yeast?
White Labs (liquid)
What is the species of the White Labs WLP023 Burton Ale yeast?
Saccharomyces cerevisiae, top-fermenting ale
What is the fermentation temperature of the White Labs WLP023 Burton Ale yeast?
20 to 23 C (68 to 73 F)
What is the apparent attenuation of the White Labs WLP023 Burton Ale yeast?
69 to 75 %