WLP022 Essex Ale Yeast
PLATINUM STRAIN - Jan./Feb.
Flavorful British style yeast. Drier finish than many British ale yeast. Produces slightly fruity and bready character.    Good top fermenting yeast strain, is well suited for top cropping (collecting). This yeast is well suited for classic British milds, pale ales, bitters, and stouts. Does not flocculate as much as WLP002 and WLP005. Attenuation: 71-76%
Flocculation: Medium to High
Ideal Fermentation Temperature Range: 66-70°F
Alcohol Tolerance: Medium    

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Reviews:

" ... fantastic on 'spicy' styled British pale ales"
By: Dave Brown-Smith
Date: May 3, 2008
Beers brewed: British Pale Ale, Best Bitter, ESB
Comments: WLP022 Works fantastic on 'spicy' styled British pale ales (eg: Spitfire, Old Speckled Hen, Tankhouse Ale).

" ... creates a nice ester profile"
By: Tony V.
Date: March 29, 2007
Beers brewed: English IPA, ESB
Comments: Great yeast that is a little slow to attenuate but creates a nice ester profile (bready and slightly fruity) but still lets the hop flavor come through well. Give it plenty of head space during fermentation because its a top cropping variety.

"One of my all-time favorite strains .. "
By: Jason Teeter
Date: Monday, December 18, 2006
Beers brewed: Mostly bitters, more to follow upon release in 2007
Comments: One of my all time favorite strains for English-style pales. Thick, heavy, long lasting krausen makes it very suitable for those brewers wishing to experiment with top cropping and/or open fermentation. Slower acting than many of the English strains such as 002, 005 or 013 but your patience is well rewarded. Moderate fruity esters, with a bready character that enhances the nuttiness of maris otter & toasted grains. Highly recommended for British beer lovers.

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