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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.

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Attenuation73 to 75 %
Alcohol tolerance10 % ABV
Fermentation temp18 to 22 C (64 to 72 F)
Attenuation50%75%100%
Alcohol010%20% ABV
Temperature02040 C

Published technical data

ManufacturerWyeast (liquid)
SpeciesSaccharomyces cerevisiae, top-fermenting ale
Fermentation temperature18 to 22 C (64 to 72 F)
Apparent attenuation73 to 75 %
Alcohol tolerance10 % ABV
FlocculationMedium

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 %