Extra Special Yeast | Omega Yeast OYL-016
Omega OYL-016 Extra Special Yeast for Malt-Rich British Pub Ales
Omega Yeast OYL-016 Extra Special is a British ale strain for brewers who want rounded malt expression, restrained fruit, and the kind of fermentation profile that works especially well in bitters, ESBs, milds, and other pub-style ales. It is a strong choice when you want caramel, biscuit, and toffee notes to stay prominent without the beer finishing cloying.
Based on Omega's published guidance and current retailer technical references, this strain typically delivers 67% to 71% attenuation, medium flocculation, up to 10% ABV tolerance, and a recommended fermentation range of 64 to 72°F. It is especially useful in classic British recipes where malt character and drinkability both matter.
What Omega OYL-016 Contributes to Beer
- Malt-rich British profile: Helps caramel, toast, and biscuit notes stay expressive in classic ale styles
- Restrained fruity esters: Adds subtle fermentation character without distracting from the grist
- Pub-style drinkability: Keeps fuller malt-forward beers from becoming heavy or muddy
- Strong style fit: Especially useful in ESBs, bitters, and milds
Omega OYL-016 Specifications
- Attenuation: 67% to 71%
- Flocculation: Medium
- Alcohol tolerance: up to 10% ABV
- Fermentation temperature: 64 to 72°F (18 to 22°C)
Best Styles for OYL-016 Extra Special
- Extra Special Bitter (ESB)
- Bitter
- Mild Ale
- British Amber and pub ales
- Other malt-forward British styles
Why Brewers Choose OYL-016
This strain is a practical fit when a beer needs classic British malt character with enough subtle ester expression to feel authentic but not heavy-handed. It helps brewers build pub-style ales with structure, depth, and strong drinkability.
For brewers who want a British strain tailored to bitters and ESB-style recipes, OYL-016 is a strong option.
Liquid Yeast Storage and Shipping
We store liquid yeast in temperature-monitored refrigeration to help preserve yeast health until shipment. Once in transit, weather and carrier handling are outside our control, so liquid yeast customers should choose shipping protection based on season, route, and transit time.
Expedited shipping, insulated mailers, and ice packs can materially reduce risk for liquid yeast during warm-weather transit. Dry yeast is generally much less risky to ship than liquid yeast.
Related Yeast and Brewing Resources
Browse our full Omega Yeast collection for more ale and specialty strains. You can also review our yeast shipping best practices page before ordering liquid yeast in warmer weather.
If you want a British ale strain that emphasizes malt complexity and classic pub-beer balance, Omega OYL-016 Extra Special is a strong choice.