White Labs WLP802 Czech Budejovice Lager from White Labs: 10 to 13 C (50 to 55 F), 75 to 80 % attenuation, Medium tolerance, medium flocculation. Styles and substitutes.
Updated 05 September 2026.
White Labs WLP802 Czech Budejovice Lager yeast: temperature, attenuation and alcohol tolerance
White Labs (liquid)The published White Labs data for White Labs WLP802 Czech Budejovice Lager, the styles it suits, and what to use if you cannot get it.
Published technical data
| Manufacturer | White Labs (liquid) |
|---|---|
| Species | Saccharomyces pastorianus, bottom-fermenting lager |
| Fermentation temperature | 10 to 13 C (50 to 55 F) |
| Apparent attenuation | 75 to 80 % |
| Alcohol tolerance | Medium |
| Flocculation | Medium |
Notes
Recommended for Czech pilsner, Bohemian lager, pale lager.
Character: Dry, malty Czech-style lager character.
The Czech Budweis lager strain behind Bohemian pilsners, drier and a touch more characterful than the Weihenstephan 34/70, with a malty, dry finish. Ferment cold and lager it for the classic Czech pilsner profile.
Substitutes and styles
Questions and answers
What is the manufacturer of the White Labs WLP802 Czech Budejovice Lager yeast?
White Labs (liquid)
What is the species of the White Labs WLP802 Czech Budejovice Lager yeast?
Saccharomyces pastorianus, bottom-fermenting lager
What is the fermentation temperature of the White Labs WLP802 Czech Budejovice Lager yeast?
10 to 13 C (50 to 55 F)
What is the apparent attenuation of the White Labs WLP802 Czech Budejovice Lager yeast?
75 to 80 %