London Esb English-Style Ale Yeast
Fruity, Estery, Malt
Overview
London ESB is a true English ale strain selected for reliable fermentation performance and moderate ester production that lets the flavors and aromas of malt and hops shine through. London ESB was selected from the Lallemand yeast culture library, and is an excellent choice not only for brewing Extra Special Bitter but for other authentic heritage UK styles like Pale Ale, Bitter and Mild. London ESB may also be used in the production of Ciders.
Quick Facts
Beer Styles
English-Style Ales, Pale Ales
Attenuation
Medium
Flocculation
Low
Fermentation Range
18 - 22°C (65 - 72°F)
Alcohol Tolerance
12% ABV
Pitching Rate
50 - 100g/hL to achieve a minimum of 2.5 - 5 million cells/mL
Microbiological Properties
Percent Solids
93% - 97%
Viability
≥ 5 x 109 CFU per gram of dry yeast
Wild Yeast
< 1 per 106 yeast cells
Bacteria
< 1 per 106 yeast cells
Diastaticus
Undetectable
Aroma Evaluation
Citrusy
Fruity
Floral
Herbal
Spicy
Resinous
Sugary
Other
Rated by the smell of raw products on a scale of 0-5
