Charlie's Fist Bump Yeast | White Labs WLP1983 Yeast

White Labs WLP1983 Charlie's Fist Bump Yeast – Versatile Fermentation for Diverse Beer Styles

Brew Ales and Lagers with a Single Strain

White Labs WLP1983 Charlie's Fist Bump Yeast, licensed from renowned homebrewing pioneer Charlie Papazian, is a unique strain capable of fermenting at both ale and lager temperatures. This flexibility allows brewers to craft a wide array of beer styles using a single yeast strain. Notably, the recipes in Papazian’s seminal books, The Complete Joy of Homebrewing and The Homebrewer’s Companion, were originally developed and brewed with this yeast. 

Key Characteristics:

• Attenuation: 72% – 78%
• Flocculation: Low
• Alcohol Tolerance: Medium (5% – 10%)
• Fermentation Temperature Range: 55°F – 74°F (13°C – 23°C)
• STA1 Status: Negative

Ideal for Brewing:

• Altbier
• Amber Lager
• American IPA
• American Lager
• American Wheat Beer
• Baltic Porter
• Barleywine
• Blonde Ale
• Bock
• Brown Ale
• California Common
• Cider
• Cream Ale
• Dark Lager
• Doppelbock
• Double IPA
• English Bitter
• English IPA
• Hazy/Juicy IPA
• Helles
• Imperial Stout
• Kölsch
• Märzen
• Old Ale
• Pale Ale
• Pale Lager
• Pilsner
• Porter
• Rauchbier
• Red Ale
• Schwarzbier
• Scotch Ale
• Stout
• Vienna Lager

Why Choose WLP1983 Charlie's Fist Bump Yeast?

• Versatility: Ferments effectively across a broad temperature range, suitable for both ales and lagers.
• Historical Significance: The yeast behind the recipes in Charlie Papazian's foundational homebrewing books.
• Flavor Profile: Produces clean and balanced beers, allowing malt and hop characters to shine.

Enhance Your Brewing Process

Pair WLP1983 with White Labs Brewzyme to eliminate diacetyl and ensure a clean, professional-quality finish. For optimal yeast health, use White Labs Zinc Buddy to promote vigorous and consistent fermentation.

Our Commitment to Yeast Health

At SoCal Brewing Supply, we take yeast storage and viability very seriously. We ensure yeast is always stored under optimal conditions, with 24-hour monitoring of refrigerator temperatures to prevent spikes that could negatively impact yeast health.

For liquid yeast orders, we recommend shipping with an ice pack and insulated envelope to ensure your yeast arrives in top condition. It’s normal for ice packs to melt during transit; their purpose is to protect the yeast from extreme temperatures caused by external weather conditions.

If you like this yeast or want to view other White Labs yeast strains, check out our entire selection here.