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Yeast is the living organism that converts sugars into alcohol and carbon dioxide during fermentation. Different yeast strains produce different flavors, aromas, and alcohol tolerance levels, making yeast selection crucial for beer style and character.

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White Labs

WLP800 Pilsner Lager

Classic pilsner strain from the premier pilsner producer in the Czech Republic. Somewhat dry with a malty finish, this yeast is best suited for European pilsner production.

  • Type: Lager
  • Medium: Liquid

White Labs

WLP802 Czech Budejovice Lager

Pilsner lager yeast from Southern Czech Republic. Produces dry and crisp lagers, with low diacetyl production.

  • Type: Lager
  • Medium: Liquid

White Labs

WLP810 San Fransisco Lager

This yeast is used to produce the "California Common" style beer. A unique lager strain which has the ability to ferment up to 65 degrees while retaining lager characteristics. Can also be fermented down to 50 degrees for production of marzens, pilsners a

  • Type: Lager
  • Medium: Liquid

White Labs

WLP815 Belgian Lager

Clean, crisp European lager yeast with low sulfur production. The strain originates from a very old brewery in West Belgium. Great for European style pilsners, dark lagers, Vienna lager, and American style lagers.

  • Type: Lager
  • Medium: Liquid

White Labs

WLP820 Octoberfest/Märzen Lager

This yeast produces a very malty, bock like style. It does not finish as dry as WLP830. This yeast is much slower in the first generation than WLP830, so we encourage a larger starter to be used the first generation or schedule a longer lagering time.

  • Type: Lager
  • Medium: Liquid

White Labs

WLP830 German Lager

This yeast is one of the most widely used lager yeasts in the world. Very malty and clean, great for all German lagers, pilsner, oktoberfest, and marzen.

  • Type: Lager
  • Medium: Liquid

White Labs

WLP833 German Bock Lager

From the alps of southern Bavaria, this yeast produces a beer that is well balanced between malt and hop character. The excellent malt profile makes it well suited for Bocks, Dopplebocks, and Oktoberfest style beers. Very versatile lager yeast, it is so w

  • Type: Lager
  • Medium: Liquid

White Labs

WLP838 Southern German Lager

This yeast is characterized by a malty finish and balanced aroma. It is a strong fermentor, produces slight sulfur, and low diacetyl.

  • Type: Lager
  • Medium: Liquid

White Labs

WLP840 American Lager

This yeast is used to produce American style lagers. Dry and clean with a very slight apple fruitiness. Sulfur and diacetyl production is minimal.

  • Type: Lager
  • Medium: Liquid

White Labs

WLP860 Munich Helles

This yeast helps to produce a malty, but balanced traditional Munich-style lager. Clean and strong fermenter, it's great for a variety of lager styles ranging from Helles to Rauchbier.

  • Type: Lager
  • Medium: Liquid

White Labs

WLP862 Cry Havoc

Licensed from Charlie Papazian, this strain can ferment at ale and lager temperatures, allowing brewers to produce diverse beer styles. The recipes in both Papazian's books, The Complete Joy of Homebrewing and The Homebrewers Companion, were originally developed and brewed with this yeast.

  • Type: Lager
  • Medium: Liquid

White Labs

WLP885 Zurich Lager

Swiss style lager yeast. With proper care, this yeast can be used to produce lager beer over 11% ABV. Sulfur and diacetyl production is minimal. Original culture provided to White Labs by Marc Sedam. Available Sept.-Oct.

  • Type: Lager
  • Medium: Liquid

White Labs

WLP920 Old Bavarian Lager

From Southern Germany, this yeast finishes malty with a slight ester profile. Use in beers such as Oktoberfest, Bock, and Dark Lagers.

  • Type: Lager
  • Medium: Liquid

White Labs

WLP940 Mexican Lager

From Mexico City, this yeast produces clean lager beer, with a crisp finish. Good for Mexican style light lagers, as well as dark lagers. Available March-April

  • Type: Lager
  • Medium: Liquid

Wyeast

1007 German Ale™

Ferments dry and crisp, leaving a complex but mild flavor. Produces an extremely rocky head and ferments well down to 55F.

  • Medium: Liquid

Wyeast

1010 American Wheat™

A dry fermenting, true top cropping yeast which produces a dry, slightly tart, crisp beer, in American hefeweisen style.

  • Medium: Liquid

Wyeast

1024 Belgian Ale

Banana-estery. Clove-like phenolics. Intended for abbey beers.

  • Medium: Liquid

Wyeast

1026-PC British Cask Ale

A great yeast choice for any cask conditioned British Ale and one that is especially well suited for IPA’s and Australian ales. Produces a nice malt profile and finishes crisp & slightly tart. Low to moderate fruit ester producer that clears well without filtration.

  • Medium: Liquid

Wyeast

1028 London Ale™

Rich with a dry finish, minerally profile, bold and crisp, with some fruitiness.

  • Medium: Liquid

Wyeast

1056 American Ale™

Used commercially for several classic American ales. This strain ferments dry, finishes soft, smooth and dean, and is very well balanced.

  • Medium: Liquid

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