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White Labs WLP002 English Ale yeast vs Strain Wlp008: specs compared

Updated 05 September 2026.

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White Labs WLP002 English Ale yeast and Strain Wlp008 differ on 5 specs: species, fermentation temperature, apparent attenuation, alcohol tolerance, flocculation.

SpecWhite Labs WLP002 English Ale yeastStrain Wlp008
ManufacturerWhite Labs (liquid)White Labs (liquid)
SpeciesSaccharomyces cerevisiae, top-fermenting English ale (Fuller's strain)Saccharomyces cerevisiae, top-fermenting ale
Fermentation temperature18 to 20 C (65 to 68 F)20 to 23 C (68 to 73 F)
Apparent attenuation63 to 70 % (66.5% typical)70 to 75 %
Alcohol toleranceMedium toleranceMedium
FlocculationVery highMedium to Low

Questions and answers

How do White Labs WLP002 English Ale yeast and Strain Wlp008 compare?

White Labs WLP002 English Ale yeast and Strain Wlp008 differ on 5 specs: species, fermentation temperature, apparent attenuation, alcohol tolerance, flocculation.

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