Product Overview
WLP080 Cream Ale Yeast (PurePitch Next Generation)
A blend of ale and lager yeast, this strain produces a classic cream ale. The blend produces a pleasing light fruity note from the ale yeast, while the lager strain produces clean pilsner-like flavors and a slightly subdued hop bitterness. This blend is known for producing subtle sulfur during primary fermentation.
PurePitch® Next Generation combines the ease of the vial and the innovation of PurePitch®, offering a pouch with a cap and double the pitch at 7.5 million cells/ mL; a commercially recommended pitching rate allowing you to pitch like the pros. No need for starters!
Characteristics:
- Attenuation: Â 75% - 80%
- Flocculation: Â Medium
- Alcohol Tolerance: Â Medium - High (8 - 12%)
- Optimum Fermentation Temperature:  65°F - 70°F
Shipping:  We strongly recommend adding a cold pack when ordering liquid yeast. Transit times can vary and liquid yeast works best when it remains cold until the day you brew. Our shipping cold pack options include:
Suggested styles for WLP080:
- American Lager
- Blonde Ale
- Cream Ale
- Kolsch
- Pale Lager
