White Labs WLP051 California Ale V from White Labs: 19 to 21 C (66 to 70 F), 70 to 75 % attenuation, Medium-High tolerance, medium to high flocculation. Styles and substitutes.
Updated 05 September 2026.
White Labs WLP051 California Ale V yeast: temperature, attenuation and alcohol tolerance
White Labs (liquid)The published White Labs data for White Labs WLP051 California Ale V, 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 | 70 to 75 % |
| Alcohol tolerance | Medium-High |
| Flocculation | Medium to High |
Notes
Recommended for American amber, American pale ale, ESB, red ale.
Character: Fruitier, maltier take on the California ale character.
A California ale strain with more fruit and malt character than WLP001 and higher flocculation, so it suits an amber or red where you want some yeast character and quick clarity rather than the bare neutrality of the Chico strain.
Substitutes and styles
Questions and answers
What is the manufacturer of the White Labs WLP051 California Ale V yeast?
White Labs (liquid)
What is the species of the White Labs WLP051 California Ale V yeast?
Saccharomyces cerevisiae, top-fermenting ale
What is the fermentation temperature of the White Labs WLP051 California Ale V yeast?
19 to 21 C (66 to 70 F)
What is the apparent attenuation of the White Labs WLP051 California Ale V yeast?
70 to 75 %