White Labs WLP320 American Hefeweizen Ale from White Labs: 18 to 21 C (65 to 69 F), 70 to 75 % attenuation, Medium tolerance, low flocculation. Styles and substitutes.
Updated 05 September 2026.
White Labs WLP320 American Hefeweizen Ale yeast: temperature, attenuation and alcohol tolerance
White Labs (liquid)The published White Labs data for White Labs WLP320 American Hefeweizen 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 wheat/weizen strain |
| Fermentation temperature | 18 to 21 C (65 to 69 F) |
| Apparent attenuation | 70 to 75 % |
| Alcohol tolerance | Medium |
| Flocculation | Low |
Notes
Recommended for American hefeweizen, American wheat, witbier base.
Character: Clean American wheat character, low banana and clove.
An American wheat strain that stays clean and low in the banana and clove of a German weizen, giving the lighter, more neutral character of an American hefeweizen. Low flocculation keeps it hazy, which suits the style.
Substitutes and styles
Questions and answers
What is the manufacturer of the White Labs WLP320 American Hefeweizen Ale yeast?
White Labs (liquid)
What is the species of the White Labs WLP320 American Hefeweizen Ale yeast?
Saccharomyces cerevisiae, top-fermenting wheat/weizen strain
What is the fermentation temperature of the White Labs WLP320 American Hefeweizen Ale yeast?
18 to 21 C (65 to 69 F)
What is the apparent attenuation of the White Labs WLP320 American Hefeweizen Ale yeast?
70 to 75 %