Flemish Ale Yeast Blend WLP665 PurePitch Next Generation
The PurePitch® Next Generation is an evolution of White Labs' PurePitch - the most superior and consistent yeast on the market - has been made better with new packaging powered by FlexCell® technology for ease of use and a pitch rate resulting in a foolproof fermentation every time. The new packaging features a modular pouch with a cap and a consistent cell concentration intended to pitch at 7.5 million cells/mL per 5 gallons. The new process has also increased the viability and improved the shelf life of the yeast now lasting 4-6 months. Meaning that now you get more yeast and a foolproof fermentation with out a starter since you are starting out with 2x the pitch rate than before.
White Labs Flemish Ale Yeast Blend (WLP665) is a vault strain, meaning that it has limited availability. This blended culture is used to produce the classic beer styles of the West Flanders region of Belgium. A proprietary blend of Saccharomyces and Brettanomyces yeasts with Lactobacillus and Pediococcus bacteria, this culture creates a more complex, dark stone fruit characteristic than WLP655 Belgian Sour Mix 1.
It's a good choice for the following Styles:
- Berliner Weisse
- Flanders Red Ale
- Lambic
- Wild Specialty Beer
Attenuation: 80-85%
Flocculation: Low to Medium
Alcohol Tolerance: Medium to High (8-12%)
Optimum Fermentation Temperature: 68-80F
**Note image does not represent the yeast strain but purely the new packaging**