Wyeast 1187 Ringwood Ale from Wyeast: 18 to 23 C (64 to 74 F), 68 to 72 % attenuation, 10 % ABV tolerance, high flocculation. Styles and substitutes.
Updated 05 September 2026.
Wyeast 1187 Ringwood Ale yeast: temperature, attenuation and alcohol tolerance
Wyeast (liquid)The published Wyeast data for Wyeast 1187 Ringwood 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 23 C (64 to 74 F) |
| Apparent attenuation | 68 to 72 % |
| Alcohol tolerance | 10 % ABV |
| Flocculation | High |
Notes
Recommended for English bitter, ESB, brown ale, old ale.
Character: Malty, complex Ringwood character that clears well.
The Ringwood strain, malty and complex with high flocculation that drops it bright fast, which is why it suits cask ale. It is a vigorous fermenter that needs oxygen and a diacetyl rest, or it can leave butter notes. Lower attenuation keeps body.
Substitutes and styles
Questions and answers
What is the manufacturer of the Wyeast 1187 Ringwood Ale yeast?
Wyeast (liquid)
What is the species of the Wyeast 1187 Ringwood Ale yeast?
Saccharomyces cerevisiae, top-fermenting ale
What is the fermentation temperature of the Wyeast 1187 Ringwood Ale yeast?
18 to 23 C (64 to 74 F)
What is the apparent attenuation of the Wyeast 1187 Ringwood Ale yeast?
68 to 72 %