White Labs WLP705 Sake 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 WLP705 Sake yeast: temperature, attenuation and alcohol tolerance
White Labs (liquid)The published White Labs data for White Labs WLP705 Sake, the styles it suits, and what to use if you cannot get it.
Published technical data
| Manufacturer | White Labs (liquid) |
|---|---|
| Species | Saccharomyces cerevisiae, sake strain |
| Fermentation temperature | 21 to 32 C (70 to 90 F) |
| Apparent attenuation | over 80 % |
| Alcohol tolerance | 16 % ABV |
| Flocculation | Low |
Notes
Recommended for sake, rice wine, nigori.
Character: Clean sake character for rice-based ferments.
A sake strain for rice-based brewing, fermenting clean to a high alcohol with a 16% tolerance. It is a specialist strain used with koji for sake and rice wines. Ferment cool for a clean sake profile.
Substitutes and styles
Questions and answers
What is the manufacturer of the White Labs WLP705 Sake yeast?
White Labs (liquid)
What is the species of the White Labs WLP705 Sake yeast?
Saccharomyces cerevisiae, sake strain
What is the fermentation temperature of the White Labs WLP705 Sake yeast?
21 to 32 C (70 to 90 F)
What is the apparent attenuation of the White Labs WLP705 Sake yeast?
over 80 %