White Labs WLP039 East Midlands Ale from White Labs: 19 to 21 C (66 to 70 F), 73 to 82 % attenuation, Medium tolerance, medium to high flocculation. Styles and substitutes.
Updated 05 September 2026.
White Labs WLP039 East Midlands Ale yeast: temperature, attenuation and alcohol tolerance
White Labs (liquid)The published White Labs data for White Labs WLP039 East Midlands 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 | 19 to 21 C (66 to 70 F) |
| Apparent attenuation | 73 to 82 % |
| Alcohol tolerance | Medium |
| Flocculation | Medium to High |
Notes
Recommended for English bitter, ESB, pale ale, IPA.
Character: Dry, characterful East Midlands ale with light fruit.
An East Midlands English strain that attenuates higher than most English yeasts, finishing dry while keeping light English fruit. Its higher attenuation suits an English IPA or a drier bitter. Medium to high flocculation clears it.
Substitutes and styles
Questions and answers
What is the manufacturer of the White Labs WLP039 East Midlands Ale yeast?
White Labs (liquid)
What is the species of the White Labs WLP039 East Midlands Ale yeast?
Saccharomyces cerevisiae, top-fermenting ale
What is the fermentation temperature of the White Labs WLP039 East Midlands Ale yeast?
19 to 21 C (66 to 70 F)
What is the apparent attenuation of the White Labs WLP039 East Midlands Ale yeast?
73 to 82 %