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White Labs WLP727 Steinberg-Geisenheim Wine yeast vs Strain Wlp740: specs compared

Updated 05 September 2026.

18 % ABV
Strain Wlp740 wins on alcohol tolerance

On alcohol tolerance, Strain Wlp740 leads: 18 % ABV versus 14 % ABV.

SpecWhite Labs WLP727 Steinberg-Geisenheim Wine yeastStrain Wlp740
ManufacturerWhite Labs (liquid)White Labs (liquid)
SpeciesSaccharomyces cerevisiae, wine strainSaccharomyces cerevisiae, wine strain
Fermentation temperature10 to 32 C (50 to 90 F)16 to 32 C (60 to 90 F)
Apparent attenuationover 80 %over 80 %
Alcohol tolerance14 % ABV18 % ABV
FlocculationLowLow

Questions and answers

Which has the higher alcohol tolerance, White Labs WLP727 Steinberg-Geisenheim Wine yeast or Strain Wlp740?

On alcohol tolerance, Strain Wlp740 leads: 18 % ABV versus 14 % ABV.

How do White Labs WLP727 Steinberg-Geisenheim Wine yeast and Strain Wlp740 compare?

On alcohol tolerance, Strain Wlp740 leads: 18 % ABV versus 14 % ABV.

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