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White Labs WLP830 German Lager yeast vs Strain Wlp838: specs compared

Updated 05 September 2026.

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White Labs WLP830 German Lager yeast and Strain Wlp838 differ on 4 specs: species, apparent attenuation, alcohol tolerance, flocculation.

SpecWhite Labs WLP830 German Lager yeastStrain Wlp838
ManufacturerWhite Labs (liquid)White Labs (liquid)
SpeciesSaccharomyces pastorianus, bottom-fermenting lager (Weihenstephan 34/70)Saccharomyces pastorianus, bottom-fermenting lager
Fermentation temperature10 to 13 C (50 to 55 F)10 to 13 C (50 to 55 F)
Apparent attenuation72 to 77 % (76.5% typical)68 to 76 %
Alcohol toleranceMedium toleranceMedium
FlocculationMediumMedium to High

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How do White Labs WLP830 German Lager yeast and Strain Wlp838 compare?

White Labs WLP830 German Lager yeast and Strain Wlp838 differ on 4 specs: species, apparent attenuation, alcohol tolerance, flocculation.

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