1098 British Ale
Liquid Ale yeast from Wyeast.
Lab
Wyeast· Ale · Liquid · 1098
Wyeast· Ale · Liquid · 1098Specs
Attenuation
73–75%
The share of sugars the yeast ferments out. Higher attenuation means a drier, stronger beer.
Optimal temp
18–22°C
64–72°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
≈10% 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 1098 British Ale
Usually used in
PortersBrown AlesEnglish IPAsBlonde AlesScottish Heavy & Barleywines
Common questions
- What is the 1098 British Ale equivalent?
- A01 House and OYL-006 British Ale I — the same strain from other labs, the British Ale I (Whitbread) strain.
- What is 1098 British Ale's attenuation?
- 73–75% apparent attenuation.
- What temperature should I ferment 1098 British Ale at?
- 18–22°C is the recommended range.
- What beer styles is 1098 British Ale good for?
- Porters, Brown Ales, English IPAs, Blonde Ales, and Scottish Heavy & Barleywines.
- What can I substitute for 1098 British Ale?
- WLP007 Dry English Ale Yeast, English Ale II, WLP017 Whitbread II Ale Yeast, and SafAle S-04.
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