WHC Bond Ale Yeast is an 11 g (0.336 oz) dried, top-cropping ale yeast for home brewers making traditional English-style ales. It offers high attenuation, fruity ester production, high flocculation and tolerance up to 14% ABV, with an ideal fermentation range of 16–21°C (61–70°F).
At a glance
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Brand: WHC Lab
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Product type: Dried ale yeast
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Pack size: 11 g (0.336 oz)
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Fermentation range: 16–21°C (61–70°F)
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Attenuation: High
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Flocculation: High
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ABV tolerance: Up to 14%
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Best suited to: Stouts, porters, brown ales, red ales, pale ales and IPAs
Why brewers choose it
- Produces fruity esters that add complexity to traditional English beer styles.
- High attenuation supports a dry finish in a range of ales.
- High flocculation helps produce clear, bright beer through efficient sedimentation.
- Works well in both balanced pale ales and stronger beers, including Imperial Stouts.
- Top-cropping fermentation creates a thick krausen and classic ale character.
How to use
- Choose WHC Bond Ale Yeast for suitable English-style ales, including stouts, porters, brown ales, red ales, pale ales and IPAs.
- Ferment within the recommended range of 16–21°C (61–70°F).
- Rehydration or oxygenation is not necessary for the first generation, though either may improve performance.
- Because this is a top-cropping yeast that produces a thick krausen, consider using antifoam or leaving extra headspace.
Frequently asked questions
What beer styles are best suited for WHC Bond Ale Yeast?
It is suited to stouts, porters, brown ales, red ales, pale ales and IPAs, including stronger English-style ales.
What temperature range should I use for fermentation?
The optimal fermentation range is 16–21°C (61–70°F).
Do I need to rehydrate this yeast before pitching?
Rehydration or oxygenation is not necessary for the first generation, but it may improve performance.
Does this yeast produce thick krausen?
Yes. As a top-cropping ale yeast, it produces a thick krausen. Consider using antifoam or leaving extra headspace.
