Suava dry yeast - WLP079 - White Labs - 500g

Suava dry yeast - WLP079 - White Labs – Dry yeast for IPAs and thiol biotransformation

Unlock the full aromatic potential of your hops with White Labs’ WLP079 Suava Ale Yeast! Specially developed for heavily hopped beers, this innovative strain of Saccharomyces cerevisiae promotes biotransformation and balanced thiol expression, allowing you to create beers with intense aromas of tropical fruit, white grape and blackcurrant.

The result of a collaboration between White Labs, Escarpment Labs and Lallemand Brewing, Suava WLP079 yeast is an experimental strain that has been carefully selected and refined to offer brewers an effective solution for hop-forward beer styles.

A unique aromatic profile thanks to thiols

WLP079 Suava yeast stands out for its ability to promote thiol expression, producing aromatic compounds highly sought after in modern IPAs. Through biotransformation during fermentation, this strain helps reveal certain aromatic precursors present in the wort and brewing ingredients.

It develops an expressive, balanced aromatic profile characterized by:

• White grape: fresh, delicate notes reminiscent of certain aromatic white wines.

• Blackcurrant: a distinctive fruity touch that adds depth and complexity.

• Tropical fruit: exotic aromas that perfectly complement modern hops.

• Balanced thiol expression: controlled aromatic intensity that highlights the hops’ natural characteristics without overpowering the beer’s profile.

An ideal yeast for heavily hopped beers

Designed for brewers looking to maximize the aromatic potential of their recipes, WLP079 Suava is particularly well suited to beer styles where hop aromas take center stage.

Recommended beer styles:

• New England IPA (NEIPA)

• Hazy IPA

• American IPA

• Hoppy Pale Ale

• Session IPA

• Experimental beers focused on thiols and biotransformation

This yeast pairs especially well with hops featuring fruity, tropical, and varietal profiles, allowing you to create complex and distinctive aromatic combinations.

Why choose WLP079 Suava yeast?

WLP079 Suava combines the practical advantages of dry yeast with a specialized aromatic profile for modern beers. Its consistent fermentation performance and ability to promote the release of aromatic compounds make it an excellent choice for brewers looking to explore new flavor dimensions.

Whether you're looking to intensify the tropical notes of a NEIPA, add a touch of white grape to an IPA, or experiment with thiol biotransformation, White Labs WLP079 Suava lets you push the aromatic boundaries of your brewing creations.

Liberation of thiols can vary depending on the wort composition, available precursors, hops used, and fermentation conditions.