Ale Strains - English Ales

Strains

LC001
Londinium

  • Fermentation: top
  • Temperature Range: 18 - 22°C
  • Attenuation: 73 - 80 %
  • Flocculation: very low
  • Alcohol Tolerance: 9 % ABV
  • Strain Profile: This classic English strain for bitters produces a rich flavour and taste profile, high in esters levels. This strain is prefect for beer styles that need some British influence
  • Recommended Styles: Brown Porter, English Pale Ale, Extra Special Bitter, Premium Bitter, Special Bitter, Standard Bitter
  • Similar Strains: WYEAST 1275 Thames Valley Ale

LC002
Camelot

  • Fermentation: top
  • Temperature Range: 18 - 22°C
  • Attenuation: 72 - 78 %
  • Flocculation: medium
  • Alcohol Tolerance: 9 % ABV
  • Strain Profile: This north England strain is very versatile for British ales producing medium esters levels
  • Recommended Styles: English IPA, English Pale Ale, Premium Bitter, Special Bitter, Standard Bitter
  • Similar Strains: WYEAST 1469 West Yorkshire Ale

LC022
Extra Special Bitter English Ale

  • Fermentation: top
  • Temperature Range: 18 - 21°C
  • Attenuation: 63 - 70 %
  • Flocculation: very low
  • Alcohol Tolerance: 10 % ABV
  • Strain Profile: A classic ESB strain from one of England's largest independent breweries. This yeast will leave a beer very clear, and will leave some residual sweetness.
  • Recommended Styles: Brown Ale, Brown Porter, English Pale Ale, English Style Stout, Premium Bitter, Robust Porter, Special Bitter, Standard Bitter
  • Similar Strains: WLP002, WYeast 1768-PC

LC023
Typical Brit

  • Fermentation: top
  • Temperature Range: 18 - 21°C
  • Attenuation: 64 - 67 %
  • Flocculation: high
  • Alcohol Tolerance: 10 % ABV
  • Strain Profile: This strain is a little more attenuative than LC022. Like most English strains, this yeast produces malty beers. Excellent for all English style ales
  • Recommended Styles: Brown Ale, English Pale Ale, Extra Special Bitter, Robust Porter
  • Similar Strains: WLP005, Wyeast 1187 Ringwood Ale Yeast
  • Brewery Used: Pripps Brewery

LC027
Londinium Fog

  • Fermentation: top
  • Temperature Range: 18 - 23°C
  • Attenuation: 67 - 75 %
  • Flocculation: very low
  • Alcohol Tolerance: 10 % ABV
  • Strain Profile: This specific strain of dry, malty ale yeast delivers a complex, oakey ester character to the beer. Hop bitterness comes through well.. Does not flocculate as much as LC022 and LC023
  • Recommended Styles: English Pale Ale, English Style Stout, Extra Special Bitter, Special Bitter, Standard Bitter
  • Similar Strains: WLP013, Wyeast 1028 London Ale Yeast
  • Brewery Used: Worthington White Shield

LC028
Burton on Trent

  • Fermentation: top
  • Temperature Range: 18 - 23°C
  • Attenuation: 69 - 75 %
  • Flocculation: very low
  • Alcohol Tolerance: 9 % ABV
  • Strain Profile: From the famous brewing town of Burton upon Trent, England, this yeast is packed with character. It provides delicious subtle fruity flavors like apple, clover honey and pear.
  • Recommended Styles: English IPA, English Pale Ale, English Style Stout, Extra Special Bitter, Premium Bitter, Robust Porter, Special Bitter, Standard Bitter, Sweet/milk Stout
  • Similar Strains: WLP023

LC030
sPacific Ale

  • Fermentation: top
  • Temperature Range: 18 - 21°C
  • Attenuation: 65 - 98 %
  • Flocculation: very low
  • Alcohol Tolerance: 11 % ABV
  • Strain Profile: A popular ale yeast from the Pacific Northwest. The yeast will clear from the beer well, and leave a malty profile. Fruitier than LC022, ESB Ale Yeast
  • Recommended Styles: English IPA, English Pale Ale, English Style Stout, Extra Special Bitter, Robust Porter, Sweet/milk Stout
  • Similar Strains: WLP041