Wyeast 1469 West Yorkshire Ale from Wyeast: 18 to 22 C (64 to 72 F), 67 to 71 % attenuation, 9 % ABV tolerance, high flocculation. Styles and substitutes.
Updated 05 September 2026.
Wyeast 1469 West Yorkshire Ale yeast: temperature, attenuation and alcohol tolerance
Wyeast (liquid)The published Wyeast data for Wyeast 1469 West Yorkshire 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 | 67 to 71 % |
| Alcohol tolerance | 9 % ABV |
| Flocculation | High |
Notes
Recommended for English bitter, ESB, Yorkshire ale, brown ale.
Character: Full, chewy malt character with moderate nutty esters.
A West Yorkshire strain giving full, chewy malt and moderate nutty esters, the character of a Timothy Taylor-style Yorkshire bitter. Very high flocculation drops it bright fast and low attenuation leaves body, so it is built for a malty cask ale.
Substitutes and styles
Questions and answers
What is the manufacturer of the Wyeast 1469 West Yorkshire Ale yeast?
Wyeast (liquid)
What is the species of the Wyeast 1469 West Yorkshire Ale yeast?
Saccharomyces cerevisiae, top-fermenting ale
What is the fermentation temperature of the Wyeast 1469 West Yorkshire Ale yeast?
18 to 22 C (64 to 72 F)
What is the apparent attenuation of the Wyeast 1469 West Yorkshire Ale yeast?
67 to 71 %