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White Labs WLP550 Belgian Ale yeast vs Strain Wlp566: specs compared

Updated 05 September 2026.

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White Labs WLP550 Belgian Ale yeast and Strain Wlp566 differ on 3 specs: species, apparent attenuation, alcohol tolerance.

SpecWhite Labs WLP550 Belgian Ale yeastStrain Wlp566
ManufacturerWhite Labs (liquid)White Labs (liquid)
SpeciesSaccharomyces cerevisiae, top-fermenting ale (Ardennes strain)Saccharomyces cerevisiae, top-fermenting saison strain
Fermentation temperature20 to 26 C (68 to 78 F)20 to 26 C (68 to 78 F)
Apparent attenuation78 to 85 % (81.5% typical)78 to 85 %
Alcohol toleranceMedium to high toleranceMedium
FlocculationMediumMedium

Questions and answers

How do White Labs WLP550 Belgian Ale yeast and Strain Wlp566 compare?

White Labs WLP550 Belgian Ale yeast and Strain Wlp566 differ on 3 specs: species, apparent attenuation, alcohol tolerance.

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