Essex Ale Yeast | White Labs WLP022 Yeast | Vault Strain belgian-yeastWhite Labs Essex Ale Yeast WLP022 Elevate Your British Style Brews White Labs Essex Ale Yeast (WLP022) is a flavorful British style yeast that imparts slightly fruity and bready characters to your beer. This top fermenting strain is well suited for classic British milds, pale ales, bitters, and stouts. It produces a drier finish than many British ale yeasts, enhancing the overall drinkability of your brew. Key Characteristics: Fermentation
performing well in both session-strength Scottish ales and higher gravity brews such as Wee Heavy and Scotch Ale
but small enough to fit comfortably in most kegerator and keezer setups
Warm-fermentation flexibility: Performs across a wide range that can simplify brewery or homebrew temperature management
Pair WLP410 with White Labs Brewzyme to eliminate diacetyl and ensure a clean
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which makes it especially attractive for American-style wheat beers and modern hop-accented recipes
this strain highlights delicate malt sweetness
and use White Labs Zinc Buddy to support yeast health—especially during hop-intense fermentations where stress can limit performance
It’s a favorite for traditional meads
Adaptability: Suited for various brewing styles
Good aging potential: Useful for beers designed to change and develop in package over time
Useful for more than wort: Handy for sanitizer