Description

White Labs WLP002 English Ale yeast

This is a classic ESB strain from one of England’s largest independent breweries. While it is traditionally used for English-style ales including milds, bitters, porters, and stouts, it is also ideal for American-style pale ales and IPAs. Residual sweetness accentuates malt character along with mild fruity esters, adding complexity to the flavour and aroma of finished beers. Slight diacetyl production is common. Due to this strain’s high flocculation, the beer will finish clear and the yeast can easily be harvested from the fermenter for future use. It is common for this yeast to look coagulated.

Flocculation: Very high
Attenuation: 63 - 70%
Temperature: 18 - 20°C
Alcohol Tolerance: Medium (5 - 10%)
Diastatic (STA1): No

Flavour Profile: Sweet, Fruity

Suitable Beer Style: American IPA, Blonde Ale, Brown Ale, Double IPA, English Bitter, English IPA, Hazy/Juicy IPA, Imperial Stout, Pale Ale, Porter, Red Ale, Stout

Availability: Always

Possible Substitutes

• Wyeast 1968 London ESB Ale yeast
• Escarpment Labs English Ale I yeast
• Imperial Yeast A09 Pub Ale yeast
• Fermentis SafAle S-04 yeast
• Lallemand LalBrew London English Style (ESB) yeast