London Ale III Yeast | Wyeast 1318
This yeast is 40% off because it’s within at least one month of its best by date. We never ship expired yeast, but it may arrive near or just past that date. In our own lab tests, we've seen up to 85% viability beyond the best by date—much better than most calculators predict. It's a smart way to save without compromising your brew.
London Ale III Yeast | Wyeast 1318
Soft, Fruity Profile with Excellent Haze Retention
Wyeast 1318 London Ale III Yeast is a versatile English ale strain renowned for producing beers with a soft, balanced mouthfeel and a distinctive fruit-forward ester profile. Popularized by modern brewers for hazy and juicy IPAs, this strain enhances hop character while maintaining body and haze stability. It is equally well-suited for English-style bitters, pale ales, and other malt-accented beers.
With medium flocculation and moderate attenuation, London Ale III creates beers that finish slightly fuller, supporting hop-driven styles with enhanced aroma and flavor carry-through. Its fermentation performance makes it a go-to yeast for brewers aiming to create expressive, flavorful ales.
Key Characteristics:
- Strain Style: English Ale Yeast
- Flocculation: Medium
- Attenuation: 71% - 75%
- Fermentation Temperature Range: 64°F - 74°F (18°C - 23°C)
- Alcohol Tolerance: ~10% ABV
- Recommended Styles: Hazy IPA, Pale Ale, Bitter, English IPA, English Porter, NEIPA
Why Choose Wyeast 1318?
- Juicy & Hazy: Enhances hop aroma and haze retention in IPAs
- English Heritage: Produces authentic esters for traditional bitters and pale ales
- Soft Finish: Creates beers with balanced body and mouthfeel
Pair with Wyeast Yeast Nutrient
For best results, use Wyeast Yeast Nutrient alongside this strain. Nutrients ensure a healthy fermentation, reduce lag time, and minimize the risk of sluggish fermentations—particularly helpful in hop-heavy or high-gravity beers.
How We Handle and Ship Yeast
At SoCal Brewing Supply, we store all liquid yeast under optimal refrigerated conditions with 24-hour temperature monitoring to maintain freshness and viability. For online orders, we recommend adding an ice pack to your shipment.
Note: Ice packs may arrive melted, which is normal. Their purpose is to reduce temperature shock during shipping and help protect yeast during short transit times.