White Labs WLP885 Zurich Lager from White Labs: 10 to 13 C (50 to 55 F), 70 to 80 % attenuation, Very High tolerance, medium flocculation. Styles and substitutes.
Updated 05 September 2026.
White Labs WLP885 Zurich Lager yeast: temperature, attenuation and alcohol tolerance
White Labs (liquid)The published White Labs data for White Labs WLP885 Zurich 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 | 70 to 80 % |
| Alcohol tolerance | Very High |
| Flocculation | Medium |
Notes
Recommended for doppelbock, eisbock, strong lager, pilsner.
Character: Clean, high-tolerance lager character for strong lagers.
A Zurich lager strain with a very high alcohol tolerance, which is unusual for a lager yeast and makes it a pick for strong lagers, doppelbocks and eisbocks that would stall a normal lager strain. Ferment cold and step up the gravity.
Substitutes and styles
Questions and answers
What is the manufacturer of the White Labs WLP885 Zurich Lager yeast?
White Labs (liquid)
What is the species of the White Labs WLP885 Zurich Lager yeast?
Saccharomyces pastorianus, bottom-fermenting lager
What is the fermentation temperature of the White Labs WLP885 Zurich Lager yeast?
10 to 13 C (50 to 55 F)
What is the apparent attenuation of the White Labs WLP885 Zurich Lager yeast?
70 to 80 %