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American Lager Yeast

White Labs (WLP840)LagerLiquid
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About

This strain makes dry and clean lagers with a light note of apple fruitiness. Sulfur and diacetyl production is minimalmaking this strain easy to work with and fitting for American-style lagers.

Flavor Profile

Dry and clean with a light note of apple fruitiness. Minimal sulfur and diacetyl production for easy, American-style lagers.

cleandryneutral
Red Apple
1
Green Apple
1
Malty
1
Neutral
5

Best For

American Lager, American Light Lager, Pre-Prohibition Lager, Cream Ale

Provenance

"American lager yeast for crisp, clean fermentation."

Origin Details

Place
United States

Fermentation Stats

Temperature
50 - 55°F
Attenuation
75 - 80%
Flocculation
either
Alcohol Tolerance
10%