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Wyeast 1028 London Ale yeast vs Wyeast 1098 British Ale yeast: specs compared

Updated 05 September 2026.

11 % ABV
Wyeast 1028 London Ale yeast wins on alcohol tolerance

On alcohol tolerance, Wyeast 1028 London Ale yeast leads: 11 % ABV versus 10 % ABV.

SpecWyeast 1028 London Ale yeastWyeast 1098 British Ale yeast
ManufacturerWyeast (liquid)Wyeast (liquid)
SpeciesSaccharomyces cerevisiae, top-fermenting aleSaccharomyces cerevisiae, top-fermenting ale
Fermentation temperature16 to 22 C (60 to 72 F)18 to 22 C (64 to 72 F)
Apparent attenuation73 to 77 %73 to 75 %
Alcohol tolerance11 % ABV10 % ABV
FlocculationLow to MediumMedium

Questions and answers

Which has the higher alcohol tolerance, Wyeast 1028 London Ale yeast or Wyeast 1098 British Ale yeast?

On alcohol tolerance, Wyeast 1028 London Ale yeast leads: 11 % ABV versus 10 % ABV.

How do Wyeast 1028 London Ale yeast and Wyeast 1098 British Ale yeast compare?

On alcohol tolerance, Wyeast 1028 London Ale yeast leads: 11 % ABV versus 10 % ABV.

Compared here

Wyeast 1028 London Ale yeast: temperature, attenuation and alcohol toleranceWyeast 1098 British Ale yeast: temperature, attenuation and alcohol tolerance