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White Labs Yeast | WLP051 California V Ale | Beer Yeast | PurePitch® Next Generation | Industry Leading Viability | 150 Billion Cells
WLP051NG

White Labs Yeast | WLP051 California V Ale | Beer Yeast | PurePitch® Next Generation | Industry Leading Viability | 150 Billion Cells

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Description

  • WLP051 is a big ester producer, showcasing notes of cherry and apple which compliment pale ales, blonde and brown ales
  • Typically leaves some residual, lager-like sulfur compounds in finished beer
  • Ideal for high gravity ales, American and English hoppy beers, as well as malty ambers, porters, and brown ales
  • PurePitch® Next Generation offers a precise cell count across all strains so you can calculate the exact pitch rate you need for every batch
  • Scan the barcode on the back of the package and enter your wort stats into the Pitch Rate Calculator
  • White Labs Yeast has been producing high-quality brewer's yeast since 1995 and continues to raise the bar in the art of fermentation
  • Don't need a full package? Put the lid back on and store in the refrigerator for your next batch!

This strain is more fruity than WLP001, and slightly more flocculent. Attenuation is lower, resulting in a fuller bodied beer. California V can be used to ferment scottish ales because of its lower attenuation than its sister strain WLP001. Try this yeast with Pale ales and IPA's. For a great experiment try splitting your wort into two separate fermenters and compare WLP001 with WLP051. Let us know what you think. To ferment this yeast properly pitch at 62-65F and let it rise to 66-68F. Ferment for 10-14 days in the primary.

PurePitch® Next Generation—now with more yeast, get a foolproof fermentation without a starter! Just twist the cap & pitch!

Why PurePitch Next Gen versus other options?
Typically yeast manufacturers use a range for how many yeast cells are going into each package. This can vary widely, especially from strain to strain.  Next Gen offers a far more precise cell count across all strains allowing you to use the Whitelabs exclusive pitch calculator. Simply scan the barcode on the back of each package to be taken to their online calculator. Enter the volume, strength, and pitching temperature of the wort you are fermenting and the calculator tells you exactly how much yeast to pitch. You will be fermenting like a professional brewer, using the same concentration of yeast every time and enjoying more consistent results.  Don't need a full package? Put the lid back on and store in the refrigerator for your next batch. Whitelabs has also increased the viability (the number of living cells in the package) over the shelf life of the yeast. Next Gen strains are grown in their unique, small-batch reactors to assure freshness and then packaged in a special film that allows for off-gassing, assuring that their viability is absolutely industry leading.

Attenuation: 72-78%
Flocculation: Medium to High
Alcohol Tolerance: 8-12% ABV
Optimum Fermentation Temp: 66-70°F
Cell Count: 150 Billion

For best results we always recommend ordering an ice pack with your liquid yeast.

Please Note: When choosing an ice pack option beware that the liquid yeast will not arrive cold even when shipped together. Ice packs and insulated mailing options are designed to keep the yeast colder for longer during shipment, but they will not ensure that your yeast arrives cold. We will not replace liquid yeast that arrives warm. During warmer months we strongly recommend you choose dry yeast.

 

Item # WLP051NG
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Availability West - Out Of Stock
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Weight 0.15 LBS
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Delivery left yeast at mail box in below freezing temperatures due to deep snow. Have not yet tried to make a starter to see viability.
February 17, 2023
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