White Labs WLP862 Cry Havoc from White Labs: 20 to 23 C (68 to 74 F), 66 to 70 % attenuation, Medium tolerance, medium to low flocculation. Styles and substitutes.
Updated 05 September 2026.
White Labs WLP862 Cry Havoc yeast: temperature, attenuation and alcohol tolerance
White Labs (liquid)The published White Labs data for White Labs WLP862 Cry Havoc, the styles it suits, and what to use if you cannot get it.
Published technical data
| Manufacturer | White Labs (liquid) |
|---|---|
| Species | Saccharomyces cerevisiae, top-fermenting ale |
| Fermentation temperature | 20 to 23 C (68 to 74 F) |
| Apparent attenuation | 66 to 70 % |
| Alcohol tolerance | Medium |
| Flocculation | Medium to Low |
Notes
Recommended for California common, amber, pale ale, malty lager.
Character: Versatile strain that ferments clean as an ale or a lager.
A versatile strain, originally released tied to a homebrewing book, that can ferment as an ale in the high 60s F or, held cold, produce a lager-like beer. Its flexibility is the selling point for a brewer who wants one strain for several styles.
Substitutes and styles
Questions and answers
What is the manufacturer of the White Labs WLP862 Cry Havoc yeast?
White Labs (liquid)
What is the species of the White Labs WLP862 Cry Havoc yeast?
Saccharomyces cerevisiae, top-fermenting ale
What is the fermentation temperature of the White Labs WLP862 Cry Havoc yeast?
20 to 23 C (68 to 74 F)
What is the apparent attenuation of the White Labs WLP862 Cry Havoc yeast?
66 to 70 %