White Labs WLP700 Flor Sherry from White Labs: 21 to 32 C (70 to 90 F), over 80 % attenuation, 16 % ABV tolerance, low flocculation. Styles and substitutes.
Updated 05 September 2026.
White Labs WLP700 Flor Sherry yeast: temperature, attenuation and alcohol tolerance
White Labs (liquid)The published White Labs data for White Labs WLP700 Flor Sherry, the styles it suits, and what to use if you cannot get it.
Published technical data
| Manufacturer | White Labs (liquid) |
|---|---|
| Species | Saccharomyces cerevisiae, wine strain |
| Fermentation temperature | 21 to 32 C (70 to 90 F) |
| Apparent attenuation | over 80 % |
| Alcohol tolerance | 16 % ABV |
| Flocculation | Low |
Notes
Recommended for flor sherry, fino sherry, oxidative white wine.
Character: Nutty, oxidative flor character for sherry-style wines.
A flor sherry strain that forms a surface film (flor) to give the nutty, oxidative character of a fino or manzanilla sherry, a specialist strain for sherry-style winemaking with a 16% tolerance.
Substitutes and styles
Questions and answers
What is the manufacturer of the White Labs WLP700 Flor Sherry yeast?
White Labs (liquid)
What is the species of the White Labs WLP700 Flor Sherry yeast?
Saccharomyces cerevisiae, wine strain
What is the fermentation temperature of the White Labs WLP700 Flor Sherry yeast?
21 to 32 C (70 to 90 F)
What is the apparent attenuation of the White Labs WLP700 Flor Sherry yeast?
over 80 %