{"product_id":"lalvin-71b-wine-yeast","title":"Lalvin 71B - Fruit Wine Yeast – 5g","description":"\u003ch2\u003eFruity Red, Rosé \u0026amp; White Wines with Soft Tannins\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLalvin 71B™\u003c\/strong\u003e is a fruit-forward yeast that’s great for easy-drinking reds, fresh rosé, and aromatic white wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt was originally developed in Narbonne, France, and is ideal when you want soft tannins, juicy flavours, and lower acidity — without overpowering your ingredients.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis yeast is especially useful for fermenting high-acid fruit wines or cider, since it naturally consumes some malic acid during fermentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt also boosts fruitiness through high ester production — think strawberry, banana, citrus, and tropical notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach 5g sachet is perfect for \u003cstrong\u003e23L (1 demijohn or 5-gallon batch)\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Is Lalvin 71B Best For?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse 71B when you want young, fruit-driven wines that are smooth and approachable. It's ideal for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRed fruit wines\u003c\/strong\u003e – Elderberry, cherry, raspberry, strawberry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRosé or light red styles\u003c\/strong\u003e – Gamay, Pinot Noir, Grenache\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAromatic whites\u003c\/strong\u003e – Riesling, Gewürztraminer, Viognier\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCider \u0026amp; fruit wines\u003c\/strong\u003e – Especially when acidity is high\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLate-harvest wines\u003c\/strong\u003e – Handles rich fruit well and keeps things fresh\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLalvin 71B Yeast – Key Specs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStrain:\u003c\/strong\u003e Saccharomyces cerevisiae var. cerevisiae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol Tolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Up to 14%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFermentation Temp:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15–30°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMalic Acid Reduction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes – converts 20–40% to alcohol\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAroma Profile:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red fruit, citrus, banana, tropical notes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoam:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGlycerol Production:\u003c\/strong\u003e High – contributes to soft mouthfeel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDosage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5g per 23L\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest Before:\u003c\/strong\u003e 05\/28\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Use Lalvin 71B\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick method:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sprinkle onto must or juice and stir gently. Works well without rehydration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdvanced Method: \u003c\/strong\u003e(Making a Yeast Starter)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd 1\/2 teaspoon of sugar and the contents of the sachet to a glass with about 50ml of warm water. (approx. 20 °C)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCover the glass with a clean plate and simply leave for 15-20 minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eBefore\u003c\/span\u003e you empty the glass of yeast into your brew we recommend vigorously stirring your cider\/beer\/wine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe more oxygen introduced \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration:underline;\"\u003ebefore\u003c\/span\u003e you put the yeast on will promote a strong healthy fermentation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSubstitute Yeasts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf Lalvin 71B isn’t available here are some solid alternatives we recommend:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLalvin QA23\u003c\/strong\u003e – Fresh, clean whites with soft fruit character\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.home-brew-hopshop.co.uk\/gervin-yeast\/1612-gervin-gv6.html\"\u003eGervin GV6\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e – Balanced floral and fruity profile, good for whites and dessert styles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\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\u003c\/strong\u003e – Slightly fruity and reliable across a wide range of wines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBrewer’s Tip\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf your fruit wine or cider tastes sharp or acidic, 71B can mellow it out during fermentation — no extra additives needed. 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