Wyeast 1968 London ESB Ale
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| Management number | 253678842 | Release Date | 2026/10/24 | List Price | CA$5.60 | Model Number | 253678842 | ||
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Brew authentic British ales with Wyeast 1968 London ESB Ale, a premium liquid yeast strain celebrated for its rich malt expression, subtle fruity esters, and exceptional clarity. This classic English strain is highly flocculent, allowing beers to clear rapidly while leaving a smooth, slightly sweet finish that complements traditional British recipes. Each Wyeast Activator™ pack contains approximately 100 billion cells, providing enough healthy yeast to ferment a standard 5-gallon batch under appropriate conditions. Wyeast 1968 is ideal for brewing English Bitter, ESB, English IPA, Dark Mild, British Strong Ale, Old Ale, and English Barleywine.
Wyeast 1968 produces a distinctly malt-forward fermentation profile with soft fruit esters that become more expressive at the upper end of its fermentation range. Its extremely high flocculation allows yeast to settle quickly, producing brilliantly clear beer with minimal conditioning time. Because of its moderate attenuation, this strain leaves a pleasant residual sweetness that enhances biscuit, caramel, and toasted malt flavors in classic British ales. A thorough diacetyl rest is recommended after primary fermentation to achieve a clean, polished finish.
This liquid ale yeast features high flocculation, 67–71% attenuation, and an alcohol tolerance of approximately 9% ABV. It performs best between 64–72°F (18–22°C) and is packaged with approximately 100 billion cells for dependable fermentation performance and consistent brewing results.
For best results, store refrigerated between 33–38°F and do not freeze. Pitch cold into well-oxygenated wort and ferment within the recommended temperature range. One Activator™ pack is suitable for many standard-strength 5-gallon batches, while a yeast starter is recommended for higher-gravity beers, older yeast packs, or whenever additional cell count is desired. After fermentation, perform a diacetyl rest before conditioning to help achieve the clean, traditional character this strain is known for.
Trusted by homebrewers and commercial breweries alike, Wyeast 1968 London ESB Ale delivers dependable fermentation, exceptional clarity, and the classic malt-forward profile expected in traditional British beer styles. Its healthy cell count, reliable performance, and rich English character make it an outstanding choice for brewing authentic bitters, ESBs, porters, and other classic ales with professional-quality results.
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