Lalvin EC-1118 - Sparkling Wine Yeast - 5g
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Lalvin EC-1118 sparkling wine yeast with a clean neutral profile, 10–30°C range, low nutrient demand and up to 18% alcohol tolerance.
Lalvin EC-1118 Sparkling Wine Yeast
Lalvin EC-1118 is a clean, vigorous and highly reliable wine yeast widely suited to sparkling wine and other fermentations where a neutral profile is preferred.
Its low nutrient demand, high alcohol tolerance and strong fermentation performance also make it useful for cider and restart work.
Yeast Details
- Pack Size: 5g
- Fermentation Temperature: 10–30°C
- Alcohol Tolerance: Up to 18% ABV
- Nutrient Requirement: Low
- Character: Clean, neutral, vigorous and low foaming
- MLF: Neutral
- Good For: Sparkling wine, white wine, red wine, cider and restart fermentation
How to Use
For best results, rehydrate the 5g sachet in about 50ml of clean water at 35–40°C. Stir gently and leave for about 20 minutes, then gradually acclimatise with a little must before pitching. Do not add sugar to the rehydration water.
Substitute Yeasts
Gervin GV3 is a robust alternative for sparkling wine, cider and restart work. Mangrove Jack's CL23 is another neutral, high-tolerance option for sparkling and white wines.
Winemaker's Tip
EC-1118 is a strong choice when reliable, neutral fermentation is the priority. If yeast-derived fruit or floral aroma is part of the target wine, choose a more expressive strain.
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