{"product_id":"gervin-gv1-wine-yeast","title":"Gervin GV1 - Universal Wine Yeast (Bananas, Flowers, Rosehips)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eGervin GV1 Universal Wine Yeast – 5g\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGervin GV1\u003c\/strong\u003e is a reliable, general-purpose wine yeast used across France for making both white and red wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt’s ideal for home winemakers looking for something that just works — clean fermentation, low fuss, and versatile enough for most country wine recipes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach sachet is perfect for a \u003cstrong\u003e4.5L (1 UK gallon) demijohn\u003c\/strong\u003e or up to 23 litres of wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt handles sulfites well (up to 100ppm), works at cool temps (15–25°C), and settles out cleanly at the end.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're fermenting florals like dandelion or fruitier wines like banana, GV1 is a solid choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGervin GV1 Yeast – Key Specs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStrain:\u003c\/strong\u003e S. cerevisiae (Narbonne)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV Tolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Up to 18%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFermentation Temp:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15–25°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSO\u003csub\u003e2\u003c\/sub\u003e Tolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Up to 100ppm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDosage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5g per 23L (1 sachet = full batch)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlocculation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good – clears well after fermentation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Is Gervin GV1 Yeast Best For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis yeast is great for \u003cstrong\u003elight, dry country-style wines\u003c\/strong\u003e. It won’t overpower delicate ingredients, which makes it perfect for floral, root, and grain-based wines. Think wildflower wine, rosehip, carrot, and beyond.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDandelion Wine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRosehip Wine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBarley Wine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBanana Wine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCarrot Wine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrange, Pear, Ginger, Rice, or Redcurrant Wines\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLooking for recipes that work well with GV1? Try these:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.home-brew-hopshop.co.uk\/content\/24-dandelion-wine\"\u003eDandelion Wine Recipe\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.home-brew-hopshop.co.uk\/content\/27-carrot-wine-1\"\u003eCarrot Wine Recipe\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.home-brew-hopshop.co.uk\/content\/rose-petal-wine-recipe\"\u003eRose Petal Wine Recipe\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Use Gervin GV1 Yeast\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSimple Method:\u003c\/strong\u003e Just sprinkle it directly onto the surface of your must. No need to stir it in — it’ll activate and get going on its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOptional Yeast Starter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Want to give fermentation a stronger start? Here’s how:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd 1\/2 tsp sugar and the sachet to a clean glass.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTop with ~50ml of lukewarm water (20°C).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCover the glass and leave it for 15–20 mins.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhile it activates, stir your must to introduce oxygen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePour in the starter, fit your airlock, and let it do its thing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSubstitute Yeasts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf GV1 isn’t available or you want a different take, try this:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.home-brew-hopshop.co.uk\/mangrove-jack-s-premium-wine-yeast\/2899-mangrove-jack-s-sn9-wine-yeast.html\"\u003eMangrove Jack’s SN9\u003c\/a\u003e – Similar all-rounder with a neutral profile.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBrewer’s Tip\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGV1 is great for cooler brewing spaces — like a UK shed or cupboard — as long as you stay above 15°C.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDon’t rack too early. Let it ferment fully and clear on its own — that’s where you’ll get the best flavour and clarity in the bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bevie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52626855690583,"sku":"2525","price":1.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0979\/5495\/5607\/files\/Gervin_GV1.jpg?v=1777476475","url":"https:\/\/www.home-brew-hopshop.co.uk\/products\/gervin-gv1-wine-yeast","provider":"The Hop Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}