White Labs WLP500 Trappist Ale from White Labs: 18 to 22 C (65 to 72 F), 75 to 80 % attenuation, High tolerance, medium to low flocculation. Styles and substitutes.
Updated 05 September 2026.
White Labs WLP500 Trappist Ale yeast: temperature, attenuation and alcohol tolerance
White Labs (liquid)The published White Labs data for White Labs WLP500 Trappist 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 Belgian ale |
| Fermentation temperature | 18 to 22 C (65 to 72 F) |
| Apparent attenuation | 75 to 80 % |
| Alcohol tolerance | High |
| Flocculation | Medium to Low |
Notes
Recommended for Belgian dubbel, Trappist ale, Belgian dark strong.
Character: Fruity Trappist character with cocoa and dark-fruit ester.
From a classic Trappist brewery, this strain gives the fruity, faintly cocoa character behind Belgian dubbels and dark strong ales. Its high alcohol tolerance suits big Belgian beers. Ferment warm and let it free-rise to develop the ester.
Substitutes and styles
Questions and answers
What is the manufacturer of the White Labs WLP500 Trappist Ale yeast?
White Labs (liquid)
What is the species of the White Labs WLP500 Trappist Ale yeast?
Saccharomyces cerevisiae, top-fermenting Belgian ale
What is the fermentation temperature of the White Labs WLP500 Trappist Ale yeast?
18 to 22 C (65 to 72 F)
What is the apparent attenuation of the White Labs WLP500 Trappist Ale yeast?
75 to 80 %