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WLP013 London Ale Yeast

  • Yeast: Ale
  • Organic Strains

ATTENUATION :

67% - 75%

FLOCCULATION :

Medium

ALCOHOL TOLERANCE :

Medium to High (8-12%)

FERMENTATION TEMPERATURE :

66° - 71° F
19° - 22° C

STA1 :

Negative

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Description

WLP013 London Ale Yeast brings a distinctive oak ester character that makes it a go-to strain for classic British beer styles — from crisp pale ales and traditional bitters to dark, malt-driven brown ales and porters. Medium flocculation allows attenuation up to 75%, leaving beer dry on the finish while still preserving malt complexity and letting hop bitterness come through cleanly.

Flavor Profile
On the palate, WLP013 delivers a balanced, English-pub character: subtle fruity esters (apple and light stone fruit) layered over a biscuity, bread-crust malt backbone, with just enough oak-derived complexity to round out the finish without adding harshness. Fermentation stays clean, with low diacetyl and minimal sulfur production, so the malt and hop character of the base recipe stay front and center.

British Beer Style Use Cases
This strain shines in traditional British styles where malt character needs room to breathe: English Bitter and ESB, where its dry finish keeps the beer sessionable; Brown Ale and Porter, where it supports rich, toasty malt without cloying sweetness; and Pale Ale, where it lets English or American hop varieties take center stage. Homebrewers dialing in an Old Ale or Scotch Ale will also find WLP013's attenuation range useful for balancing higher-gravity worts without leaving the beer overly sweet.

Pairing Recommendations
Beers fermented with WLP013 pair naturally with classic pub fare: an English Bitter or Pale Ale complements fish and chips, aged cheddar, or a ploughman's platter, while a Brown Ale or Porter stands up well to roasted or grilled meats, walnuts, and caramelized onions. For dessert, try a Porter alongside dark chocolate or a treacle tart — the yeast's malt-forward profile bridges the beer and the dish.

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  • Part No: WLP013
  • Part Name: WLP013 London Ale Yeast
  • Also Available in Organic: Yes
  • STA1 QC Result: Negative
  • Type: Core
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Suggested styles for WLP013 London Ale Yeast
  • American IPA
  • Barleywine
  • Blonde Ale
  • Brown Ale
  • Cider
  • Double IPA
  • Dry Mead
  • English Bitter
  • English IPA
  • Imperial Stout
  • Old Ale
  • Pale Ale
  • Porter
  • Red Ale
  • Scotch Ale
  • Stout
  • Sweet Mead