WLP079 White Labs Suava Ale Dry Yeast

WLP079 Suava Ale Dry Yeast

WLP079 Suava Ale Yeast is an innovative dry Saccharomyces cerevisiae strain developed for brewers seeking expressive hop character without overwhelming thiol intensity. Selected by Escarpment Laboratories and commercialised by White Labs in partnership with Lallemand Brewing, this strain combines tropical fruit-forward aromatics with dependable brewery performance.

Developed through adaptive laboratory evolution rather than genetic modification, WLP079 offers brewers a non-GMO yeast solution specifically tailored to modern hop-forward styles. The strain was carefully selected to retain desirable aroma characteristics while improving fermentation kinetics and operational efficiency.

Flavour & Aroma Profile

Suava produces a vibrant and balanced aroma profile featuring:

• Guava
• White grape
• Blackcurrant
• Passionfruit
• Grapefruit
• Tropical fruit
• Floral notes
• White wine character

Unlike highly aggressive thiol-producing strains, WLP079 provides controlled and balanced thiol expression, allowing brewers to enhance hop-derived aromas while maintaining complexity and drinkability.

Why Choose WLP079 Suava?

 

Balanced Thiol Expression

Enhances hop character through effective biotransformation while delivering a softer, more controlled flavour profile.

Tropical Fruit Complexity

Generates attractive aromas of guava, white grape, blackcurrant and passionfruit that pair exceptionally well with modern hop varieties.

Fast Fermentation

Optimised fermentation kinetics support efficient brewery turnaround times and reliable attenuation.

Non-GMO Development

Created through adaptive laboratory evolution, not genetic modification.

Perfect for Modern Hop-Forward Styles

Particularly suited to:

• Hazy IPA
• New England IPA
• DDH IPA
• Double IPA
• Pale Ale
• Other hop-driven craft beer styles

Recommended Fermentation Conditions

For optimal fermentation speed and performance:

• Pitch Temperature: 24-30°C
• Recommended Pitch Rate: 75-100g/hL

Higher pitch temperatures and rates have consistently delivered faster and more complete fermentations during professional brewery trials.

Professional Brewing Trial Results

Commercial brewing trials reported:

• Fast fermentation performance
• Strong tropical aromatics
• White wine and floral notes
• Passionfruit and grapefruit character
• Balanced thiol expression
• Excellent suitability for IPA and Pale Ale production

Brewers particularly highlighted its ability to provide a distinctive hop profile while remaining balanced and approachable.

Product Attributes

Manufacturer: White Labs
Yeast Format: Dry Yeast
Species: Saccharomyces cerevisiae
Beer Styles: Hazy IPA, NEIPA, Double IPA, DDH IPA, Pale Ale
Flavour Notes: Guava, White Grape, Blackcurrant, Passionfruit, Grapefruit, Tropical Fruit
Fermentation Range: 24-30°C
GMO Status: Non-GMO