White Labs WLP022 Essex Ale from White Labs: 19 to 21 C (66 to 70 F), 71 to 76 % attenuation, Medium tolerance, medium to high flocculation. Styles and substitutes.
Updated 05 September 2026.
White Labs WLP022 Essex Ale yeast: temperature, attenuation and alcohol tolerance
White Labs (liquid)The published White Labs data for White Labs WLP022 Essex Ale, the styles it suits, and what to use if you cannot get it.
Published technical data
| Manufacturer | White Labs (liquid) |
|---|---|
| Species | Saccharomyces cerevisiae, top-fermenting ale |
| Fermentation temperature | 19 to 21 C (66 to 70 F) |
| Apparent attenuation | 71 to 76 % |
| Alcohol tolerance | Medium |
| Flocculation | Medium to High |
Notes
Recommended for English bitter, ESB, pale ale, brown ale.
Character: Balanced English character with light fruit and a dry finish.
An Essex English ale strain, balanced with light fruit and a dry finish, giving a clean but characterful English beer. Medium to high flocculation clears it well. A middle-ground English house yeast between neutral and fruity.
Substitutes and styles
Questions and answers
What is the manufacturer of the White Labs WLP022 Essex Ale yeast?
White Labs (liquid)
What is the species of the White Labs WLP022 Essex Ale yeast?
Saccharomyces cerevisiae, top-fermenting ale
What is the fermentation temperature of the White Labs WLP022 Essex Ale yeast?
19 to 21 C (66 to 70 F)
What is the apparent attenuation of the White Labs WLP022 Essex Ale yeast?
71 to 76 %