White Labs WLP072 French Ale from White Labs: 17 to 23 C (63 to 73 F), 68 to 75 % attenuation, Medium tolerance, medium to high flocculation. Styles and substitutes.
Updated 05 September 2026.
White Labs WLP072 French Ale yeast: temperature, attenuation and alcohol tolerance
White Labs (liquid)The published White Labs data for White Labs WLP072 French 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 | 17 to 23 C (63 to 73 F) |
| Apparent attenuation | 68 to 75 % |
| Alcohol tolerance | Medium |
| Flocculation | Medium to High |
Notes
Recommended for biere de garde, French blonde, amber, saison base.
Character: Soft, malty French ale character with a light fruity ester.
A French ale strain, soft and malty with a light fruity ester, suited to biere de garde and French blonde ales where you want a rounder, less spicy character than a Belgian strain. Ferment cool for a clean, malty result.
Substitutes and styles
Questions and answers
What is the manufacturer of the White Labs WLP072 French Ale yeast?
White Labs (liquid)
What is the species of the White Labs WLP072 French Ale yeast?
Saccharomyces cerevisiae, top-fermenting ale
What is the fermentation temperature of the White Labs WLP072 French Ale yeast?
17 to 23 C (63 to 73 F)
What is the apparent attenuation of the White Labs WLP072 French Ale yeast?
68 to 75 %