Yeast List

WLP029 Kölsch Ale

MBIT ID: WLP029

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White Labs
Liquid
Ale

(Saccharomyces cerevisiae)

72 - 78%
medium
2.3 bn / ml
18.00
to
21.00
12

Genetics and Properties

Non-phenolic
Non-diastatic
Haze positive

Biotransformation

low
N/A
N/A
low

Description

Sourced from a small brewpub in Cologne, Germany, this strain is fitting for German ales such as kölsch and altbier. Known for accentuating hop flavor and bitterness while creating crisp, clean lager like characters. It performs exceptionally well at temperatures ranging from 65 to 69°F (18-20°C) and does not ferment well below 62°F (17°C) after peak fermentation. Typically has low flocculation characteristics after the first generation.

Suitable Styles

  • Altbier
  • California Common
  • Cream Ale
  • Kölsch

Attenuation Calculator

How this yeast strain would behave in a typical fermentation.

1.014
1.011

*Expected final gravity range for fermentation with this yeast. This simple calculator does not take alcohol tolerance into account.

Footnotes

  • * Rough estimate based on yeast form
  • ** Hazy and thiolized are based on research from Omega Labs
  • *** Origins are often unreliable (hearsay) and difficult to determine
  • HZY1+ since WLP029 is supposedly similar to OYL-044 which is HZY1+.
  • STA1- (not-diastatic) since product page does not state diastatic, and since similar strain OYL-044 is non-diastatic.
  • POF- (non-phenolic) since product page does not state POF+, the description states clean flavors, and since similar strain OYL-044 is POF-.
  • Low biotransformation since similar strain Escarpment Kölsch is listed as low biotransformation.

Sources

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