Hefeweizen Ale Yeast | White Labs WLP300 Yeast
White Labs WLP300 Hefeweizen Ale Yeast
White Labs WLP300 Hefeweizen Ale Yeast is a liquid wheat beer strain for German-style weissbier and weizenbock. It is selected for the classic balance of banana-like ester character and clove-like phenolics that brewers expect from traditional hefeweizen fermentation.
This is a low-flocculating strain, so it helps maintain the cloudy appearance expected in hefeweizen-style beer. Fermentation temperature, pitch rate, and wort composition can shift the final balance of banana and clove, so keep the process consistent when you are chasing a specific wheat beer profile.
Fermentation Profile
- Fermentation temperature: 68F - 72F (20C - 22C)
- Attenuation: 72% - 76%
- Flocculation: low
- Alcohol tolerance: medium to high, 8% - 12%
- Profile: pronounced banana aroma with balanced clove notes.
Best Beer Styles
Use WLP300 for hefeweizen, weissbier, dunkelweizen, and weizenbock. It is best for recipes where wheat beer yeast character should be central rather than hidden behind heavy hopping or intense specialty malt.
Storage and Shipping
Keep liquid yeast refrigerated until brew day. For shipped yeast, add an ice pack and insulated envelope during warm weather. For related strains, browse our White Labs yeast collection.