White Labs WLP079 Suava Ale Yeast – 11g
A next-generation dry ale yeast developed for enhanced hop biotransformation, balanced thiol expression and vibrant tropical fruit aromatics.
White Labs WLP079 Suava Ale Yeast is a specialised Saccharomyces cerevisiae strain developed in collaboration with Escarpment Laboratories and Lallemand Brewing. Designed for modern hop-forward beers, Suava enhances the expression of hop-derived thiols, contributing distinctive guava, passionfruit, white grape and blackcurrant characteristics.
Unlike conventional neutral ale strains, Suava has been selected for its ability to release desirable aromatic compounds during fermentation, helping brewers achieve complex tropical fruit profiles while maintaining a smooth, rounded mouthfeel.
Its haze-positive characteristics and low flocculation make it particularly suitable for New England IPAs, Hazy IPAs, Double IPAs and hop-forward Pale Ales.
Key Features
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Enhanced hop biotransformation: Promotes the release of aromatic thiols from suitable hop and wort precursors.
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Expressive tropical aromatics: Guava, passionfruit, white grape and blackcurrant characteristics.
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Haze-positive yeast: Supports persistent haze in modern juicy IPA styles.
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Non-GMO strain: Developed through adaptive laboratory evolution without genetic modification.
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Warm fermentation performance: Optimised for fermentation temperatures of 24–30°C.
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Smooth mouthfeel: Produces a soft, rounded beer profile that complements expressive hop character.
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Low flocculation: Well suited to hazy, hop-forward beer styles.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
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| Manufacturer | White Labs |
| Yeast strain | WLP079 Suava |
| Yeast type | Saccharomyces cerevisiae |
| Format | Active dry ale yeast |
| Pack size | 11g |
| Attenuation | 72–82% |
| Flocculation | Low |
| Fermentation temperature | 24–30°C |
| Alcohol tolerance | 8–12% ABV |
| Typical fermentation time | 6–10 days |
| Phenolic character | POF-negative |
| Genetic modification | Non-GMO |
| Recommended beer styles | Hazy IPA, NEIPA, Double IPA, Pale Ale |
Brewing Recommendations
Fermentation Temperature: Maintain a temperature of 24–30°C, ideally around 25–28°C for reliable fermentation performance and expressive thiol development.
Pitching Rate: Recommended dosage is approximately 0.75–1g per litre. For a typical 20L homebrew batch, this equates to approximately 15–20g of yeast, depending on wort gravity and fermentation conditions.
Hop Selection: Suava performs particularly well in recipes designed around thiol-rich hop varieties and suitable thiol precursors. Consider pairing with Nelson Sauvin, Citra, Mosaic or other expressive hop varieties to create layered tropical fruit and white grape characteristics.
Brewer's Tip: For a Hazy IPA, combine Suava with late kettle and whirlpool hop additions, followed by carefully timed dry hopping. Adequate yeast nutrition and warm fermentation conditions are important for consistent attenuation.
Why Choose Suava Ale Yeast?
Suava offers brewers an alternative to traditional hazy IPA strains such as Verdant IPA and London Ale III. Its distinctive biotransformation characteristics can enhance hop-derived tropical aromatics while maintaining the soft mouthfeel and stable haze associated with modern juicy IPAs.
Buy White Labs Suava Yeast in Australia
Order White Labs WLP079 Suava Ale Yeast from Border Brewing Supplies, supplying premium brewing yeast, hops, malt and brewing equipment to homebrewers across Tweed Heads, the Gold Coast, Brisbane and Australia-wide.
