This article is one in a series describing the seasonal yeasts put out by our liquid yeast manufacturers. This one is..
White Labs WLP815 Belgian Lager Yeast
“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.”
Vital stats:
Attenuation – 72-78%
Flocculation – Medium
Optimum Ferment Temp. – 50-55°F (10-12°C)
Alcohol Tolerance – 5-10%
Manufactured in January & February. Could be available through July.
Be sure to check out the other seasonal yeasts for this period:
White Labs: 022 Essex Ale
Wyeast: 1026-PC British Cask Ale™, 1768-PC English Special Bitter™, 1882-PC Thames Valley Ale II™