This article is one in a series describing the seasonal yeasts put out by our liquid yeast manufacturers. This one is..
White Labs WLP006 Bedford British
“Ferments dry and flocculates very well. Produces a distinctive ester profile. Good choice for most English style ales including bitter, pale ale, porter, and brown ale.”
Vital stats:
Attenuation – 72-80%
Flocculation – High
Optimum Ferment Temp. – 65-70°F
Alcohol Tolerance – Medium
Manufactured September and October. Could be available through April.
Be sure to check out the other seasonal yeasts for this period:
White Labs: 039 East Midlands Ale
Wyeast: July-Sept 3031-PC Saison-Brett Blend™, 3191-PC Berliner-Weisse Blend™, 5151-PC Brettanomyces clausenii™ Oct-Dec 1203-PC Burton IPA Blend™, 2487-PC Hella-Bock Lager™, 3789-PC Trappist Blend™