WHC Lab yeast for breweries – 500 g dry yeast and Lactobacillus

WHC Lab Pro is 500 g dry yeast and dried Lactobacillus plantarum in 250 g from WHC Lab, an Irish biotechnology company founded in 2017 that cultivates yeast and bacteria for the brewing and distilling industry. Brewshop is the Norwegian distributor of WHC Lab. The range covers thermotolerant yeast, wheat beer yeast, NEIPA yeast and bacteria for sour beer.

Please note: The professional range is only available in Norway.

How to choose WHC Lab yeast

Thermotolerant and clean: High Voltage is a thermotolerant strain with a very clean, low-ester profile that suits many styles, including lager. Higher fermentation temperatures can mean shorter tank time and less need for cooling.
Thermotolerant IPA: Mango Madness gives guava and mango aroma, ferments at 31–37 °C and can finish in 2–3 days at 34–37 °C. Alcohol tolerance is 17 %.
Wheat beer: Banana Split is a hefeweizen strain with pronounced banana and hints of apple, clove and plum. Recommended fermentation temperature is 19–24 °C and pitch rate 50–150 g/hl.
NEIPA: Saturated is an English strain and the most popular at WHC Lab.
Saison: Farmhouse Vibes is a diastatic saison yeast with phenols and a soft mouthfeel.
Sour beer: Lactobacillus plantarum in 250 g is for kettle souring and mixed fermentation. It gives a fast, clean pH drop at 10–25 g/hl and 35–37 °C, and is not hop tolerant.

Professional customers get discounted prices, see how to become a professional customer.

Frequently asked questions about WHC Lab

What is thermotolerant yeast?

Thermotolerant yeast ferments well at higher temperatures than regular beer yeast. High Voltage and Mango Madness from WHC Lab are such strains. They ferment faster and need less cooling.

Can Lactobacillus plantarum be used with hops in the kettle?

No. The culture is IBU intolerant, and WHC Lab recommends no kettle hops when souring. Add the hops after the wort has soured.

How much Banana Split do I need?

The recommended pitch rate is 50–150 g/hl, with a minimum of 50 g/hl at OG 1.045. The strain forms a thick krausen, so use antifoam or leave plenty of headspace in the tank.