Prise de Mousse Wine Yeast
About
Lalvin EC-1118 is the perfect yeast for sparkling, fruity wines or to make cider. Ideal for low temperature fermentation and fast fermentation. Lalvin EC-1118 (AKA Prise de Mousse / Saccharomyces bayanus) Champagne yeast is a low foaming, vigorous and fast fermenter good for both reds and whites. It is also ideal for ciders and sparkling wines. A very competitive yeast that will inhibit wild yeasts. It will restart stuck fermentations because of good alcohol and sulfite tolerance. EC-1118 yeast is a very neutral strain that will have very little effect on the varietal character of the grape. A popular strain that ferments fully and flocculates well producing compact lees. Good for cooler fermentations. Champagne, dry reds, whites, ciders and sparkling.
Flavor Profile
Very neutral, preserves varietal character
Best For
Wine, Cider, Champagne
Provenance
"Quality dry yeast from Lallemand Brewing."