Now available in PurePitch Packaging! White Labs' California Ale yeast is their version of the most popular American Ale strain in use in the home breweries of America today, and is a popular choice for almost any beer your brewing imagination can come up with. Mostly used in the production of American pale ales and IPAs, this strain can also be used in almost any style, from blonde and cream ales to porters and stouts, and is a good, neutral strain to use when making fruit beers as well. A clean profile and quick, complete fermentations are both characteristics that make this yeast stand out as a star in the brewing world. Try this yeast when making beers where a cleanliness that allows both hops and malt to come out is desired.
| Brand | White Labs |
| Beer Styles | American Amber Ale, American Barleywine, American Brown Ale, American IPA, American Pale Ale, American Stout, Braggot, Brown Porter, Christmas/Winter Specialty Spiced Beer, Cream Ale, Dry Stout, Fruit Beer, Spice/Herb or Vegetable Beer, Imperial IPA, Irish Red Ale, Other Smoked Beer, Russian Imperial Stout, Strong Scotch Ale, Wood-Aged Beer |
| Alcohol Tolerance | 10-15% ABV |
| Attenuation | 73-80% |
| Flocculation | Medium |
| Cell Count | 7.5 million cells/mL |
| Temperature Range | 68-73 F |