White Labs WLP028 Edinburgh Scottish Ale from White Labs: 18 to 21 C (65 to 70 F), 70 to 75 % attenuation, Medium-High tolerance, medium flocculation. Styles and substitutes.
Updated 05 September 2026.
White Labs WLP028 Edinburgh Scottish Ale yeast: temperature, attenuation and alcohol tolerance
White Labs (liquid)The published White Labs data for White Labs WLP028 Edinburgh Scottish 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 | 18 to 21 C (65 to 70 F) |
| Apparent attenuation | 70 to 75 % |
| Alcohol tolerance | Medium-High |
| Flocculation | Medium |
Notes
Recommended for Scottish 80/-, Scottish export, wee heavy, malty amber.
Character: Malty, dry Scottish ale character with light smoke and ester.
An Edinburgh strain built for Scottish ales, it is malty with a dry finish and works well cool where a Scottish ale is traditionally fermented. Its higher alcohol tolerance also suits a wee heavy. Ferment on the cool end to keep esters restrained.
Substitutes and styles
Questions and answers
What is the manufacturer of the White Labs WLP028 Edinburgh Scottish Ale yeast?
White Labs (liquid)
What is the species of the White Labs WLP028 Edinburgh Scottish Ale yeast?
Saccharomyces cerevisiae, top-fermenting ale
What is the fermentation temperature of the White Labs WLP028 Edinburgh Scottish Ale yeast?
18 to 21 C (65 to 70 F)
What is the apparent attenuation of the White Labs WLP028 Edinburgh Scottish Ale yeast?
70 to 75 %