White Labs WLP545 Belgian Strong Ale from White Labs: 19 to 22 C (66 to 72 F), 78 to 85 % attenuation, High tolerance, medium flocculation. Styles and substitutes.
Updated 05 September 2026.
White Labs WLP545 Belgian Strong Ale yeast: temperature, attenuation and alcohol tolerance
White Labs (liquid)The published White Labs data for White Labs WLP545 Belgian Strong 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 | 19 to 22 C (66 to 72 F) |
| Apparent attenuation | 78 to 85 % |
| Alcohol tolerance | High |
| Flocculation | Medium |
Notes
Recommended for Belgian dark strong, Belgian golden strong, abbey ale.
Character: Spicy, high-attenuating Belgian strong-ale character.
A very high-attenuating Belgian strain built for strong ales, finishing dry with a spicy, alcohol-warming character. Its 78 to 85% attenuation and high tolerance make it a pick for the biggest Belgian beers where you want them dry.
Substitutes and styles
Questions and answers
What is the manufacturer of the White Labs WLP545 Belgian Strong Ale yeast?
White Labs (liquid)
What is the species of the White Labs WLP545 Belgian Strong Ale yeast?
Saccharomyces cerevisiae, top-fermenting Belgian ale
What is the fermentation temperature of the White Labs WLP545 Belgian Strong Ale yeast?
19 to 22 C (66 to 72 F)
What is the apparent attenuation of the White Labs WLP545 Belgian Strong Ale yeast?
78 to 85 %