From the oldest operating brewery in Munich. Carefully cultivated and preserved by brewing monks observing time-honored traditions, this strain is renowned for its clean, crisp fermentation balanced by a distinct malty sweetness.

Whether you’re brewing a Märzen with its rich, toasty notes, a Helles with its golden brilliance, or a Bock with its full-bodied complexity, this yeast can do it all – a dependable and versatile strain, sure to be a new favourite for lagers.

WLP860 Tech Sheet

Pitch Rate Calculator

We stock the largest range of yeast for home brewers in Europe, ensuring we have something for every beer style you could want to brew. Be sure to check it out here

Be sure to check out the White Labs Pitch rate calculator to ensure you have the right volume of yeast

Over a decade ago, we sought to produce a dry White Labs strain to support the growing interest in dry brewing yeasts.  During that quest, we found that there wasn’t a good opportunity to make the dry yeast we wanted to make, one we could 100% stand behind.  

After several years of research and trials with dry yeast production and fermentation, we finally entrusted our beloved yeasts to a family-owned and operated, experienced yeast manufacturer, with a passion for the industry, just like us: Lallemand Brewing.  In collaboration, we brought the yeast strains and uncompromising quality White Labs is known for in a brand new product.   The first strain release brought you an authentic dry version of WLP001 California Ale Yeast^®, the most popular brewing strain in the world.  

Now you may ask, “Are your dry and liquid yeast the same?”  Yes, and no.  The strain is indeed the same and can be verified by genetic identification.  The standardized quality control we perform on our liquid yeast is also the same as what we employ with our dry yeast.  The process by which liquid and dry yeast are grown, stored, and used can be different, resulting in some practical differences for brewers and nuances in the flavour and aroma profile of the final product.

Providing the most flexible options for brewers has always been important to us, and we’re excited to offer another choice when it comes to yeast.

Top Benefits of White Labs Dry Yeast

• Performance You Can Rely On.  High live cell count and highly shelf-stable result in consistent fermentation performance with every batch.​​

• Convenience of Production Planning. Extensive shelf life allows you to keep inventory on hand.  Ensure your scheduling, planning, and those unforeseen issues like stuck or slow fermentations are stress-free.

• Easy to Use.  No rehydration or wort aeration is necessary due to the high sterol content and simple measurements of pitch rate by weight for hassle-free fermentations.

• Gluten-Free.  Propagated using beet molasses and is 100% gluten-free.

• Available Anywhere You Brew. White Labs Yeast will now be available for global brewers who had challenges importing liquid yeast, with straightforward and more affordable delivery in dry format.

The White Labs Difference

Whether liquid or dry, White Labs believes in the best cultures possible, and that is the White Labs Difference.  With any White Labs product, you can always expect:

• Uncompromising Quality

• Value You Can Count On

• Premium Technical Support