White Labs WLP715 Champagne from White Labs: 21 to 24 C (70 to 75 F), over 75 % attenuation, 17 % ABV tolerance, low flocculation. Styles and substitutes.
Updated 05 September 2026.
White Labs WLP715 Champagne yeast: temperature, attenuation and alcohol tolerance
White Labs (liquid)The published White Labs data for White Labs WLP715 Champagne, the styles it suits, and what to use if you cannot get it.
Published technical data
| Manufacturer | White Labs (liquid) |
|---|---|
| Species | Saccharomyces cerevisiae var. bayanus, sparkling-wine strain |
| Fermentation temperature | 21 to 24 C (70 to 75 F) |
| Apparent attenuation | over 75 % |
| Alcohol tolerance | 17 % ABV |
| Flocculation | Low |
Notes
Recommended for sparkling wine, cider, mead, dry white, restarting stuck ferments.
Character: Clean, neutral sparkling-wine character with high alcohol tolerance.
White Labs' champagne strain, clean and neutral with a 17% alcohol tolerance, used for sparkling wine, dry ciders and meads and for restarting stuck ferments. Like other champagne strains it can strip delicate aromatics, so it is not the pick for an aromatic white.
Substitutes and styles
Questions and answers
What is the manufacturer of the White Labs WLP715 Champagne yeast?
White Labs (liquid)
What is the species of the White Labs WLP715 Champagne yeast?
Saccharomyces cerevisiae var. bayanus, sparkling-wine strain
What is the fermentation temperature of the White Labs WLP715 Champagne yeast?
21 to 24 C (70 to 75 F)
What is the apparent attenuation of the White Labs WLP715 Champagne yeast?
over 75 %