Description

Wyeast 1728 Scottish Ale yeast

This Scottish ale strain is ideally suited for the strong, malty ales of Scotland. This strain is very versatile, and is often used as a “House” strain as it ferments neutral and clean. Higher fermentation temperatures will result in an increased ester profile.

Flocculation: High
Attenuation: 69 - 73%
Temperature: 13 - 24°C
Alcohol Tolerance: 12%
Diastatic (STA1): No

Flavour Profile: Neutral, clean, increased esters at higher temperatures

Suitable Beer Style: Baltic porter, Scottish light, Scottish heavy, Irish stout, Wee heavy, Imperial stout, American barleywine, Smoked beer, Mead

Availability: Always

Possible Substitutes

• Fermentis SafBrew HA-18 yeast
• Lallemand LalBrew BRY-97 American West Coast Ale yeast
• Lallemand LalBrew Nottingham yeast
• White Labs WLP028 Edinburgh/Scottish Ale yeast