On the Pitch Lager Yeast Blend | White Labs WLP826 | Vault Strain

White Labs WLP826 On the Pitch Lager Yeast Blend

Vault Lager Yeast Blend for Clean, Cold-Fermented Beer

White Labs WLP826 On the Pitch Lager Yeast Blend is a Vault strain built for lager brewing. White Labs confirmed this strain as a Vault release available in 70 mL PurePitch Next Generation homebrew packaging, with medium flocculation, 70–80% attenuation, and a classic cool fermentation range of 50–55°F.

This listing is for the 70 mL PurePitch Next Generation homebrew package. Use it for clean lager fermentations where a controlled fermentation profile, healthy pitch rate, and proper temperature management matter.

Key Characteristics

• Part Number: WLP826
• Strain Name: On the Pitch Lager Yeast Blend
• Type: White Labs Vault strain
• Package Format: 70 mL PurePitch Next Generation
• Attenuation: 70–80%
• Flocculation: Medium
• Fermentation Temperature Range: 50–55°F (10–13°C)
• Alcohol Tolerance: Medium to High (8–12%)
• STA1 Status: Negative

Best Uses

• Pilsner
• Helles
• Festbier and Märzen
• American lager
• Mexican-style lager
• Dunkel and other malt-forward lagers
• Cold-fermented lager recipe kits

Brewing Notes

WLP826 is designed for lager fermentation, so plan for proper temperature control, adequate oxygenation, and an appropriate pitch rate. For cold fermentation, White Labs generally recommends higher pitch rates than warm ale fermentations. Use a yeast starter or multiple packs when the batch gravity, volume, or fermentation temperature calls for it.

White Labs specifically noted that WLP826 is a strong fit for lagers and pairs well with White Labs Brewzyme D, which can help reduce diacetyl and support a cleaner lager profile.

Our Commitment to Yeast Health

At SoCal Brewing Supply, liquid yeast is kept under monitored cold storage before shipment or local pickup. For shipped liquid yeast, we recommend adding an insulated mailer and ice pack, especially during warm weather, and choosing an expedited shipping option when heat exposure is a concern. Ice packs may melt in transit; they are used to buffer temperature swings, not to guarantee refrigeration for the full trip.

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