1028 London Ale
Liquid Ale yeast from Wyeast.
Lab
Wyeast· Ale · Liquid · 1028
Wyeast· Ale · Liquid · 1028Specs
Attenuation
73–77%
The share of sugars the yeast ferments out. Higher attenuation means a drier, stronger beer.
Optimal temp
16–22°C
61–72°F
The range where this strain ferments cleanly, without throwing off-flavors. Most brewers pitch near the low end.
Flocculation
Med-low
How readily the yeast clumps together and drops clear once fermentation winds down.
Alcohol tolerance
≈11% 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 1028 London Ale
Usually used in
Dark MildBrown AlesPortersStoutsIPA & Pale Ales
Common questions
- What is the 1028 London Ale equivalent?
- OYL-003 London Ale — the same strain from another lab, the London Ale (1028) strain.
- What is 1028 London Ale's attenuation?
- 73–77% apparent attenuation.
- What temperature should I ferment 1028 London Ale at?
- 16–22°C is the recommended range.
- What beer styles is 1028 London Ale good for?
- Dark Mild, Brown Ales, Porters, Stouts, and IPA & Pale Ales.
- What can I substitute for 1028 London Ale?
- WLP013 London Ale Yeast, SafAle S-04, M36 Liberty Bell Ale Yeast, and 1026-PC British Cask Ale.
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