Attenuation of WLP002
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- Piss Artist
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Attenuation of WLP002
The stated attenuation range of this yeast is 63 - 70%. I have just got 80%. Is this possible or have I misread something?
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Re: Attenuation of WLP002
Attenuation range stated is normally ‘average’, or that’s certainly been my experience. More of a ballpark figure to give you an idea how the yeast will behave.
Attenuation is also affected by fermentation temperature, flocculation and rousing.
Attenuation is also affected by fermentation temperature, flocculation and rousing.
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Re: Attenuation of WLP002
Thanks.
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Re: Attenuation of WLP002
Yes I agree. It is certainly possible: I've managed very nearly 80% from WLP002 with all grain. It would no doubt go further still if there was some sugar in the recipe and/or the mash was very cool. (FWIW, the least I've achieved with it has been about 65%).
Kev