Yeast reference

London ESB Ale

Trusted YouBrew reference information for brewers. Batch and product-lot values can differ from these defaults.

Reference details

Brewer reference

Laboratory
Wyeast
Product ID
1968
Type
Ale
Form
Liquid
Default attenuation
69%

Default attenuation is a useful reference value, not a guaranteed fermentation result.


Brewer notes

London ESB Ale is a liquid ale culture from Wyeast (1968). Fermentation character can show fruity notes. Useful for IPAs, bitters, milds, and brown ales. Reference guidance: attenuation guidance 67–71%, fermentation range about 18–22°C (64–72°F), alcohol tolerance around 8%. Treat temperature, attenuation and alcohol tolerance as strain guidance; wort composition, pitch health and fermentation management still affect the result.