2x Sachets LALVIN EC-1118 Dried Active Yeast
If you could only choose one yeast to have in your cupboard, this would be the one.
Lalvin EC-1118 (Champagne Yeast)
(Saccharomyces Cerevisiae Bayanus)
It works well with brews that are “Grape Nutrient Deficient”.
In other words, wine made from fruit other than grapes. Cider, Mead, Country and Hedgerow Wines etc. because it doesn’t require much nutrient.
5g Sachets - Treats 4.5L-23L (1 to 5 Gallons)
Lalvin are probably the best yeast in the world. They are definitely the most popular yeast in the world.
EC-1118 is selected from Champagne fermentations in the Champagne Region. For this reason, it is often referred to as Champagne Yeast, but EC-1118 is actually a great all-rounder.
- High alcohol tolerance (18%)
- It can be used to restart stuck fermentations.