White Labs WLP002 English Ale vs Wyeast 1968 London ESB Ale: which to use
White Labs WLP002 English Ale: White Labs · Wyeast 1968 London ESB Ale: WyeastThe two strains side by side on the numbers that decide it, and which to reach for.
Gauge readout
Attenuation63 to 70 % (66.5% typical)
Alcohol toleranceMedium tolerance
Fermentation temp18 to 20 C (65 to 68 F)
Attenuation50%75%100%
Alcohol010%20% ABV
Temperature02040 C
Published data side by side
| Manufacturer | White Labs WLP002 English Ale: White Labs · Wyeast 1968 London ESB Ale: Wyeast |
|---|---|
| White Labs WLP002 English Ale temperature | 18 to 20 C (65 to 68 F) |
| Wyeast 1968 London ESB Ale temperature | 18 to 22 C (64 to 72 F) |
| White Labs WLP002 English Ale attenuation | 63 to 70 % (66.5% typical) |
| Wyeast 1968 London ESB Ale attenuation | 67 to 71 % (69% typical) |
| White Labs WLP002 English Ale alcohol tolerance | Medium tolerance |
| Wyeast 1968 London ESB Ale alcohol tolerance | 10 % tolerance |
| White Labs WLP002 English Ale flocculation | Very high |
| Wyeast 1968 London ESB Ale flocculation | Very high |
Notes
WLP002 and Wyeast 1968 are both the Fuller's strain, one from White Labs and one from Wyeast, so they make the same very-high-flocculating malty English ale.
Choose WLP002 if your shop carries White Labs.
Choose Wyeast 1968 if you prefer the smack-pack; both need rousing so they do not stall early.
The strains in full
Sources: White Labs WLP002 English Ale specification (Brewer's Friend) · Brewstock Beer Yeast Comparison Chart (White Labs / Wyeast / Omega / Fermentis / Lallemand cross-reference) · Wyeast 1968 London ESB Ale specification (Brewer's Friend)