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White Labs WLP001 California Ale yeast vs Strain Wlp006: specs compared

Updated 05 September 2026.

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White Labs WLP001 California Ale yeast and Strain Wlp006 differ on 5 specs: species, fermentation temperature, apparent attenuation, alcohol tolerance, flocculation.

SpecWhite Labs WLP001 California Ale yeastStrain Wlp006
ManufacturerWhite Labs (liquid)White Labs (liquid)
SpeciesSaccharomyces cerevisiae, top-fermenting ale (Chico strain)Saccharomyces cerevisiae, top-fermenting ale
Fermentation temperature20 to 23 C (68 to 73 F)18 to 21 C (65 to 70 F)
Apparent attenuation73 to 80 % (73 to 80% published; 76.5% typical)72 to 80 %
Alcohol toleranceHigh toleranceMedium
FlocculationMediumHigh

Questions and answers

How do White Labs WLP001 California Ale yeast and Strain Wlp006 compare?

White Labs WLP001 California Ale yeast and Strain Wlp006 differ on 5 specs: species, fermentation temperature, apparent attenuation, alcohol tolerance, flocculation.

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