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Wyeast 1728 Scottish Ale yeast vs Wyeast 1968 London ESB Ale yeast: specs compared

Updated 05 September 2026.

12 % ABV
Wyeast 1728 Scottish Ale yeast wins on alcohol tolerance

On alcohol tolerance, Wyeast 1728 Scottish Ale yeast leads: 12 % ABV versus 10 % ABV.

SpecWyeast 1728 Scottish Ale yeastWyeast 1968 London ESB Ale yeast
ManufacturerWyeast (liquid)Wyeast (liquid)
SpeciesSaccharomyces cerevisiae, top-fermenting aleSaccharomyces cerevisiae, top-fermenting English ale (Fuller's strain)
Fermentation temperature13 to 24 C (55 to 75 F)18 to 22 C (64 to 72 F)
Apparent attenuation69 to 73 % (71% typical)67 to 71 % (69% typical)
Alcohol tolerance12 % tolerance10 % tolerance
FlocculationHighVery high

Questions and answers

Which has the higher alcohol tolerance, Wyeast 1728 Scottish Ale yeast or Wyeast 1968 London ESB Ale yeast?

On alcohol tolerance, Wyeast 1728 Scottish Ale yeast leads: 12 % ABV versus 10 % ABV.

How do Wyeast 1728 Scottish Ale yeast and Wyeast 1968 London ESB Ale yeast compare?

On alcohol tolerance, Wyeast 1728 Scottish Ale yeast leads: 12 % ABV versus 10 % ABV.

Compared here

Wyeast 1728 Scottish Ale yeast: temperature, attenuation and alcohol toleranceWyeast 1968 London ESB Ale yeast: temperature, attenuation and alcohol tolerance