White Labs WLP920 Old Bavarian Lager from White Labs: 10 to 13 C (50 to 55 F), 66 to 73 % attenuation, Medium-High tolerance, medium flocculation. Styles and substitutes.
Updated 05 September 2026.
White Labs WLP920 Old Bavarian Lager yeast: temperature, attenuation and alcohol tolerance
White Labs (liquid)The published White Labs data for White Labs WLP920 Old Bavarian 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 | 66 to 73 % |
| Alcohol tolerance | Medium-High |
| Flocculation | Medium |
Notes
Recommended for Oktoberfest, bock, dunkel, Munich dunkel.
Character: Malty, full-bodied old-Bavarian lager character.
An old-Bavarian lager strain that leaves a rich, malty body, suited to dark and strong Bavarian lagers where the malt should lead. It attenuates on the low side, so it is not the pick for a crisp, dry pilsner.
Substitutes and styles
Questions and answers
What is the manufacturer of the White Labs WLP920 Old Bavarian Lager yeast?
White Labs (liquid)
What is the species of the White Labs WLP920 Old Bavarian Lager yeast?
Saccharomyces pastorianus, bottom-fermenting lager
What is the fermentation temperature of the White Labs WLP920 Old Bavarian Lager yeast?
10 to 13 C (50 to 55 F)
What is the apparent attenuation of the White Labs WLP920 Old Bavarian Lager yeast?
66 to 73 %