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White Labs WLP005 British Ale yeast vs Strain Wlp008: specs compared

Updated 05 September 2026.

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White Labs WLP005 British Ale yeast and Strain Wlp008 differ on 3 specs: fermentation temperature, apparent attenuation, flocculation.

SpecWhite Labs WLP005 British Ale yeastStrain Wlp008
ManufacturerWhite Labs (liquid)White Labs (liquid)
SpeciesSaccharomyces cerevisiae, top-fermenting aleSaccharomyces cerevisiae, top-fermenting ale
Fermentation temperature18 to 21 C (65 to 70 F)20 to 23 C (68 to 73 F)
Apparent attenuation67 to 74 %70 to 75 %
Alcohol toleranceMediumMedium
FlocculationHighMedium to Low

Questions and answers

How do White Labs WLP005 British Ale yeast and Strain Wlp008 compare?

White Labs WLP005 British Ale yeast and Strain Wlp008 differ on 3 specs: fermentation temperature, apparent attenuation, flocculation.

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