Prise de Mousse Wine Yeast EC-1118

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.

Egnet til: Wine, Cider, Champagne