WLP080 Cream Ale Blend

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This is a blend of ale and lager yeast strains. The strains work together to create a clean, crisp, light American lager style ale. A pleasing estery aroma may be perceived from the ale yeast contribution. Hop flavors and bitterness are slightly subdued. Slight sulfur will be produced during fermentation, from the lager yeast.
Attenuation: 75-80%
Flocculation: Medium
Optimum Fermentation Temperature: 65-70°F
(18-21°C)
Alcohol Tolerance: Medium High

Yeast Starter Required

These are live cultures. Although the White Labs tube says you can pitch this directly into your wort without a starter, this is not a good ideal for yeast that has shipped through the mail (unless you pay for ice packs and two day air or Priority Mail shipping). We sell these live cultures with the understanding that it is your responsibility to proof the culture on arrival by making a yeast starter. If you do not have yeast starter equipment, see this link for details on ours. Thank you and enjoy!

Reviews from White Labs:

"Twelve days in the primary ... "
By: Jude Temple
Date: Jan. 30, 2011
Beers brewed: Dark Sweet Stout
Comments: This strain gave the beer a complex flavor profile and produced an incredibly satisfying stout. Twelve days in the primary at 68 degrees, thirteen days in the secondary then kegged. OG 1.051 FG 1.015

" ... the hit of the party"
By: Bob Surratt
Date: Aug. 28, 2010
Beers brewed: Cream Ale
Brewery: OrangeVale Brewing Co.
Comments: I've been using this yeast since early 2009 & have been VERY happy with it. I have a summer party every year & typically brew ~six different styles. For two years in a row the Cream Ale has been the hit of the party! I brewed "two kegs" this year & once again these were the first to go. My drinking friends & I know a winner when we drink it!

" ... this is THE yeast"
By: Matt K
Date: Sept. 13, 2009
Beers brewed: Cream Ale
Comments: I love this yeast. Fermented cream ale at 65 degrees then cold storage for a few weeks at 38 degrees. If you want a lager-like beer but can only work at ale temps, this is THE yeast.

"I used this yeast to brew a Belgian ... "
By: Anonymous
Date: April 21, 2009
Beers brewed: Belgian Wit
Comments: I used this yeast to brew a Belgian on the recommendation of my local homebrew supply owner. It took 11 days to complete fermentation but it may be because of the honey used in the brew. It produced sulphur that did not dissipate over a week of aging, but aside from that the beer is marvelous.

" ... part of my yeast inventory"
By: Bob Surratt
Date: Feb. 27, 2009
Beers brewed: Cream Ale
Comments: I first tried this yeast to see how what the results would be in making a cream ale. I've fallen in love!! The yeast produces a light clean tasting ale that’s refreshingly tasty. I’ve now made this part of my yeast inventory.

" ... a great yeast ... "
By: scalabim13
Date: Dec. 21, 2008
Beers brewed: Cream Ale
Comments: Takes a while to finish, almost as long as a Lager, but a great yeast, the final product is crisp clean, and great finish.