1026-PC British Cask Ale
Liquid Ale yeast from Wyeast.
Lab
Wyeast· Ale · Liquid · 1026-PC
Wyeast· Ale · Liquid · 1026-PCSpecs
Attenuation
74–77%
The share of sugars the yeast ferments out. Higher attenuation means a drier, stronger beer.
Optimal temp
17–22°C
63–72°F
The range where this strain ferments cleanly, without throwing off-flavors. Most brewers pitch near the low end.
Flocculation
Medium
How readily the yeast clumps together and drops clear once fermentation winds down.
Alcohol tolerance
≈9% ABV
The rough ABV ceiling where the yeast stresses out and stops fermenting.
Genetic traits
Phenolics
POF−
Ferments clean
Phenolically clean (POF-negative). No clove or spice, so malt, esters, and hops come through unmasked. The norm for American and British ales and most lagers.
Diastatic
STA-1−
Not diastatic
Does not carry the STA1 (diastaticus) gene. It attenuates normally, with no diastaticus over-attenuation or gushing risk.
Same strain, other labs
Potential substitutes for 1026-PC British Cask Ale
Usually used in
BittersBrown AlesIPAs & Blonde Ale
Common questions
- What is the 1026-PC British Cask Ale equivalent?
- SafAle S-04 and M36 Liberty Bell Ale Yeast — the same strain from other labs, the Whitbread (S-04) strain.
- What is 1026-PC British Cask Ale's attenuation?
- 74–77% apparent attenuation.
- What temperature should I ferment 1026-PC British Cask Ale at?
- 17–22°C is the recommended range.
- What beer styles is 1026-PC British Cask Ale good for?
- Bitters, Brown Ales, and IPAs & Blonde Ale.
- What can I substitute for 1026-PC British Cask Ale?
- WLP007 Dry English Ale Yeast and English Ale II.
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