Wyeast 1098 British Ale from Wyeast: 18 to 22 C (64 to 72 F), 73 to 75 % attenuation, 10 % ABV tolerance, medium flocculation. Styles and substitutes.
Updated 05 September 2026.
Wyeast 1098 British Ale yeast: temperature, attenuation and alcohol tolerance
Wyeast (liquid)The published Wyeast data for Wyeast 1098 British Ale, the styles it suits, and what to use if you cannot get it.
Published technical data
| Manufacturer | Wyeast (liquid) |
|---|---|
| Species | Saccharomyces cerevisiae, top-fermenting ale |
| Fermentation temperature | 18 to 22 C (64 to 72 F) |
| Apparent attenuation | 73 to 75 % |
| Alcohol tolerance | 10 % ABV |
| Flocculation | Medium |
Notes
Recommended for English bitter, ESB, pale ale, porter.
Character: Dry, crisp, slightly tart and fruity British ale character.
A British ale strain that ferments dry and crisp with a slightly tart, fruity edge, a versatile English house yeast. Medium flocculation clears reasonably. It is derived from a well-known Whitbread lineage, close to S-04 in character.
Substitutes and styles
Questions and answers
What is the manufacturer of the Wyeast 1098 British Ale yeast?
Wyeast (liquid)
What is the species of the Wyeast 1098 British Ale yeast?
Saccharomyces cerevisiae, top-fermenting ale
What is the fermentation temperature of the Wyeast 1098 British Ale yeast?
18 to 22 C (64 to 72 F)
What is the apparent attenuation of the Wyeast 1098 British Ale yeast?
73 to 75 %