White Labs WLP001 California Ale – Premium Dry Yeast 11 g

White Labs WLP001 California Ale Dry Yeast is one of the most iconic and versatile ale strains ever produced. Known for its clean, crisp fermentation profile, WLP001 enhances hop brightness, supports balanced malt character, and delivers exceptionally reliable performance across a wide range of beer styles.

Whether you're brewing an American Pale Ale, West Coast IPA, Stout, Porter, or any clean-fermenting ale, WLP001 is the go-to strain trusted worldwide for clarity, consistency, and flavour neutrality.

Key Features

• Exceptionally clean profile: Produces minimal esters, allowing hops and malt to shine.
• Highly versatile: Suitable for nearly every ale style — a true all-purpose homebrewing favourite.
• Hop-accentuating: Slightly crisp acidity enhances hop flavour and aroma.
• Reliable performance: Strong fermentation kinetics with predictable attenuation.
• Gluten-free: Propagated on beet molasses; safe for gluten-sensitive brewers.
• Pitch straight — no rehydration needed: High sterol content ensures stress-free fermentations.
• Long shelf life: Keeps stable for extended periods, perfect for brew-day planning.

Technical Specs

• Attenuation: 73–80%
• Flocculation: Medium
• Fermentation Temperature: 20–23 °C (68–73 °F)
• Content: 11 g dry yeast
• Species: Saccharomyces cerevisiae
• Usage: Ideal for clean American ales, IPA, Pale Ale, Porter, Stout, Amber, Blonde, and more.