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Wyeast | 1968 London ESB Ale | Beer Yeast | Activator Smack-Pack System™ | 100 Billion Cells

    Description

    • 1968 is a very good cask conditioned ale strain. This extremely flocculent yeast produces distinctly malty beers
    • Attenuation levels are typically less than most other yeast strains which results in a slightly sweeter finish
    • Activator Smack-Pack System™ "proofs" the yeast and shortens lag time when it hits your wort
    • When smacked, the Activator™ packet releases sugars and nutrients to initiate the culture's metabolism
    • Wyeast has been a pioneer in craft brewing for over 35 years and is committed to creating the finest fermentation products available
    • Although beneficial, cultures do not need to be activated prior to inoculation

    A very good cask conditioned ale strain, this extremely flocculant yeast produces distinctly malty beers. Attenuation levels are typically less than most other yeast strains which results in a slightly sweeter finish. Ales produced with this strain tend to be fruity, increasingly so with higher fermentation temperatures of 70-74°F (21-23° C). A thorough diacetyl rest is recommended after fermentation is complete. Bright beers are easily achieved within days without any filtration.

    Attenuation: 67-71%
    Flocculation: High
    Alcohol Tolerance: 9%
    Optimum Fermentation Temp: 64-72°F
    Cell Count: 100 Billion

    Styles:
    English Barleywine
    English IPA
    Extra Special/Strong Bitter (English Pale Ale)
    Fruit Beer
    Mild
    Old Ale
    Southern English Brown
    Special/Best/Premium Bitter
    Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer
    Standard/Ordinary Bitter
    Wood-Aged Beer

    For best results we always recommend ordering an ice pack with your liquid yeast.

    Please Note: When choosing an ice pack option beware that the liquid yeast will not arrive cold even when shipped together. Ice packs and insulated mailing options are designed to keep the yeast colder for longer during shipment, but they will not ensure that your yeast arrives cold. We will not replace liquid yeast that arrives warm. During warmer months we strongly recommend you choose dry yeast.


     

    Wyeast | 1968 London ESB Ale | Beer Yeast | Activator Smack-Pack System™ | 100 Billion Cells

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        Description

        • 1968 is a very good cask conditioned ale strain. This extremely flocculent yeast produces distinctly malty beers
        • Attenuation levels are typically less than most other yeast strains which results in a slightly sweeter finish
        • Activator Smack-Pack System™ "proofs" the yeast and shortens lag time when it hits your wort
        • When smacked, the Activator™ packet releases sugars and nutrients to initiate the culture's metabolism
        • Wyeast has been a pioneer in craft brewing for over 35 years and is committed to creating the finest fermentation products available
        • Although beneficial, cultures do not need to be activated prior to inoculation

        A very good cask conditioned ale strain, this extremely flocculant yeast produces distinctly malty beers. Attenuation levels are typically less than most other yeast strains which results in a slightly sweeter finish. Ales produced with this strain tend to be fruity, increasingly so with higher fermentation temperatures of 70-74°F (21-23° C). A thorough diacetyl rest is recommended after fermentation is complete. Bright beers are easily achieved within days without any filtration.

        Attenuation: 67-71%
        Flocculation: High
        Alcohol Tolerance: 9%
        Optimum Fermentation Temp: 64-72°F
        Cell Count: 100 Billion

        Styles:
        English Barleywine
        English IPA
        Extra Special/Strong Bitter (English Pale Ale)
        Fruit Beer
        Mild
        Old Ale
        Southern English Brown
        Special/Best/Premium Bitter
        Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer
        Standard/Ordinary Bitter
        Wood-Aged Beer

        For best results we always recommend ordering an ice pack with your liquid yeast.

        Please Note: When choosing an ice pack option beware that the liquid yeast will not arrive cold even when shipped together. Ice packs and insulated mailing options are designed to keep the yeast colder for longer during shipment, but they will not ensure that your yeast arrives cold. We will not replace liquid yeast that arrives warm. During warmer months we strongly recommend you choose dry yeast.


         

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        • 5 stars: 26 (81%)
        • 4 stars: 6 (19%)
        • 3 stars: 0 (0%)
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        Daniel K.

        Great for my esb. Finished quickly

        D
        Daniel

        Great for my esb. Finished quickly

        J
        John Jackson
        Made a great copy of Fuller's London Porter.

        Was a winner at the May Day Festival in the neighborhood.

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        John Jackson I.
        Made a great copy of Fuller's London Porter.

        Was a winner at the May Day Festival in the neighborhood.

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        Phil
        Perfect for its intended use.

        If you want to brew an authentic English Bitter Special Bitter or ESB there is no better yeast. Highly recommended

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        Phil Harrison
        Perfect for its intended use.

        If you want to brew an authentic English Bitter, Special Bitter or ESB, there is no better yeast. Highly recommended

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        Earl

        C’mon man... this yeast is awesome.. great esters at 68F.. this is the standard.... if you can’t make good beer with this yeast you don’t know how to brew

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        Earl B.

        C’mon man... this yeast is awesome.. great esters at 68F.. this is the standard.... if you can’t make good beer with this yeast , you don’t know how to brew

        B
        Bradley

        The best ale yeast ever hands down.

        B
        Bradley L.

        The best ale yeast ever, hands down.

        T
        Travis
        Great for my ales

        Love this yeast great flavor and rips through in 3-4 days for me at room temperatures

        T
        Travis S.
        Great for my ales

        Love this yeast great flavor and rips through in 3-4 days for me at room temperatures

        K
        Kevin
        Versitile. A favorite!

        I use this for all styles except Belgian. IPA killer yeast. Attenuated as expected(slightly higher FG) but it adds depth. Something I always want around. I've had this yeast stall around 1.020 but then finish after warm up. Floculates like no other!

        K
        Kevin O.
        Versitile. A favorite!

        I use this for all styles except Belgian. IPA killer yeast. Attenuated as expected(slightly higher FG) but it adds depth. Something I always want around. I've had this yeast stall around 1.020 but then finish after warm up. Floculates like no other!

        D
        David
        Perfect ESB Yeast

        Beautiful ESB! Drink Up!

        D
        David J.
        Perfect ESB Yeast

        Beautiful ESB! Drink Up!

        g
        gregg
        Good yeast

        This is probably my favorite ale yeast. I t attenuated well floculates cleanly and just plain makes good beer.

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        gregg n.
        Good yeast

        This is probably my favorite ale yeast. I t attenuated well, floculates cleanly and just plain makes good beer.

        N
        Noel

        Worked perfectly used it in a Maple pecan Porter

        N
        Noel

        Worked perfectly used it in a Maple pecan Porter

        M
        Michael

        We have used this yeast a few times with great results.

        M
        Michael S.

        We have used this yeast a few times with great results.

        J
        John
        Great For English Beers

        This is an excellent yeast for English Ales. I use it all the time in English Bitters and Porters and also in Pumpkin Beer and other styles that I want the malt to come through and have some English style esters and flavor incorporated in the final product. The yeast will leave a residual fruitiness and or tartness to the beer and has a unique yeasty ester to it. This yeast also will finish fast and ferment very quickly and then drop out in clumps in the bottom of the fermenter leaving very clear beer. Reported to be the yeast strain used in the famous Fullers Brewery.

        J
        John C.
        Great For English Beers

        This is an excellent yeast for English Ales. I use it all the time in English Bitters and Porters and also in Pumpkin Beer and other styles, that I want the malt to come through and have some English style esters and flavor incorporated in the final product. The yeast will leave a residual fruitiness and or tartness to the beer and has a unique yeasty ester to it. This yeast also will finish fast and ferment very quickly and then drop out in clumps in the bottom of the fermenter, leaving very clear beer. Reported to be the yeast strain used in the famous Fullers Brewery.

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        Dave
        Used in the Sweet Stout kit.

        I was a little miffed that, when it arrived, it was already 2 months old, which means it only had about 60% of the viability left. I thought, ordering through MoreBeer, that yeast turnover would be greater, so freshness would not be an issue.It did swell up after smacking. But, to be on the safe side, I made a 1/2 gallon starter. Beer fermented with no issues and is the best kit that I've made!

        D
        Dave
        Used in the Sweet Stout kit.

        I was a little miffed that when it arrived it was already 2 months old which means it only had about 60% of the viability left. I thought ordering through MoreBeer that yeast turnover would be greater so freshness would not be an issue. It did swell up after smacking. But to be on the safe side I made a 1/2 gallon starter. Beer fermented with no issues and is the best kit that I've made!

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        tyrel m
        Great yeast for a lot of styles

        This is the best yeast around. Steadily ferments out in 3-4 days, and then floccs rapidly leaving crystal clear beer in days rather than weeks with 1056. Very easy strain to harvest and propagate. Forgiving of a little warmer temp than some others. I made 8 generations on my last pitch with nothing off whatsoever. Works great in pales and IPA's, just a touch of fruit ester to make the flavor profile a little more complex. Has steadily finished at 1.008-1.01 for me with a little dextrose in the wort and good oxygenation. I wish I could give it 6 stars, and someone would have told me about it when I first started brewing.

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        tyrel m
        Great yeast for a lot of styles

        This is the best yeast around. Steadily ferments out in 3-4 days and then floccs rapidly leaving crystal clear beer in days rather than weeks with 1056. Very easy strain to harvest and propagate. Forgiving of a little warmer temp than some others. I made 8 generations on my last pitch with nothing off whatsoever. Works great in pales and IPA's just a touch of fruit ester to make the flavor profile a little more complex. Has steadily finished at 1.008-1.01 for me with a little dextrose in the wort and good oxygenation. I wish I could give it 6 stars and someone would have told me about it when I first started brewing.

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        bryan t
        great for hot weather

        This is what I use when I know my apartment is going to be too hot for 1056. Gives you a few extra degrees without getting extra off flavors.A little more malty than 1056

        b
        bryan t
        great for hot weather

        This is what I use when I know my apartment is going to be too hot for 1056. Gives you a few extra degrees without getting extra off flavors. A little more malty than 1056

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