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White Labs WLP001 California Ale yeast vs Strain Wlp008: specs compared

Updated 05 September 2026.

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White Labs WLP001 California Ale yeast and Strain Wlp008 differ on 4 specs: species, apparent attenuation, alcohol tolerance, flocculation.

SpecWhite Labs WLP001 California Ale yeastStrain Wlp008
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)20 to 23 C (68 to 73 F)
Apparent attenuation73 to 80 % (73 to 80% published; 76.5% typical)70 to 75 %
Alcohol toleranceHigh toleranceMedium
FlocculationMediumMedium to Low

Questions and answers

How do White Labs WLP001 California Ale yeast and Strain Wlp008 compare?

White Labs WLP001 California Ale yeast and Strain Wlp008 differ on 4 specs: species, apparent attenuation, alcohol tolerance, flocculation.

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