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White Labs Essex Ale Yeast – WLP022

Elevate Your British-Style Brews

White Labs Essex Ale Yeast (WLP022) is a flavorful British-style yeast that imparts slightly fruity and bready characters to your beer. This top-fermenting strain is well-suited for classic British milds, pale ales, bitters, and stouts. It produces a drier finish than many British ale yeasts, enhancing the overall drinkability of your brew. 

Key Characteristics:

• Fermentation Temperature: 66–70°F (19–21°C)
• Attenuation: 71–76%
• Flocculation: Medium to High
• Alcohol Tolerance: Medium (5–10%)
• Profile: Slightly fruity and bready with a drier finish

Ideal for Styles:

• British Milds
• Pale Ales
• Bitters
• Stouts

Why Choose White Labs Essex Ale Yeast?

• Authentic Flavor: Delivers traditional British ale flavors with subtle fruitiness and bready notes.
• Versatility: Suitable for a variety of British-style ales, enhancing both malt and hop profiles.
• Top-Fermenting: Well-suited for top cropping, making it ideal for traditional brewing methods.

Enhance Your Brewing Process

Pair WLP022 with White Labs Brewzyme to eliminate diacetyl and ensure a clean, professional-quality finish. For optimal yeast health, use White Labs Zinc Buddy to promote vigorous and consistent fermentation.

Our Commitment to Yeast Health

At SoCal Brewing Supply, we take yeast storage and viability very seriously. We ensure yeast is always stored under optimal conditions, with 24-hour monitoring of refrigerator temperatures to prevent spikes that could negatively impact yeast health.

For liquid yeast orders, we recommend shipping with an ice pack and insulated envelope to ensure your yeast arrives in top condition. It’s normal for ice packs to melt during transit; their purpose is to protect the yeast from extreme temperatures caused by external weather conditions.

If you like this yeast or want to view other White Labs yeast strains, check out our entire selection of White Labs Yeasts here.

Elevate your brewing with the distinctive character of WLP022, perfect for crafting authentic British-style ales.