White Labs WLP838 Southern German Lager from White Labs: 10 to 13 C (50 to 55 F), 68 to 76 % attenuation, Medium tolerance, medium to high flocculation. Styles and substitutes.
Updated 05 September 2026.
White Labs WLP838 Southern German Lager yeast: temperature, attenuation and alcohol tolerance
White Labs (liquid)The published White Labs data for White Labs WLP838 Southern German 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 | 68 to 76 % |
| Alcohol tolerance | Medium |
| Flocculation | Medium to High |
Notes
Recommended for Munich helles, Oktoberfest, dunkel, bock.
Character: Malty, balanced southern German lager character with high flocculation.
A southern German lager strain that flocculates well and balances malt against a clean finish, which suits helles and Oktoberfest beers. Its high flocculation drops it clear, shortening the lager time a little.
Substitutes and styles
Questions and answers
What is the manufacturer of the White Labs WLP838 Southern German Lager yeast?
White Labs (liquid)
What is the species of the White Labs WLP838 Southern German Lager yeast?
Saccharomyces pastorianus, bottom-fermenting lager
What is the fermentation temperature of the White Labs WLP838 Southern German Lager yeast?
10 to 13 C (50 to 55 F)
What is the apparent attenuation of the White Labs WLP838 Southern German Lager yeast?
68 to 76 %