White Labs WLP940 Mexican Lager from White Labs: 10 to 13 C (50 to 55 F), 70 to 78 % attenuation, Medium tolerance, medium flocculation. Styles and substitutes.
Updated 05 September 2026.
White Labs WLP940 Mexican Lager yeast: temperature, attenuation and alcohol tolerance
White Labs (liquid)The published White Labs data for White Labs WLP940 Mexican 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 78 % |
| Alcohol tolerance | Medium |
| Flocculation | Medium |
Notes
Recommended for Mexican lager, Vienna lager, American light lager, pale lager.
Character: Clean, crisp Mexican-style lager character.
A Mexican lager strain that ferments clean and crisp, suited to a light Mexican-style lager or a Vienna. It stays neutral and finishes dry. Ferment cold and lager for the cleanest character.
Substitutes and styles
Questions and answers
What is the manufacturer of the White Labs WLP940 Mexican Lager yeast?
White Labs (liquid)
What is the species of the White Labs WLP940 Mexican Lager yeast?
Saccharomyces pastorianus, bottom-fermenting lager
What is the fermentation temperature of the White Labs WLP940 Mexican Lager yeast?
10 to 13 C (50 to 55 F)
What is the apparent attenuation of the White Labs WLP940 Mexican Lager yeast?
70 to 78 %