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Lalvin wine yeast

Lalvin dry wine yeast for wine, cider and mead: EC-1118, 71B, D-47, QA23, K1-V1116 and RC 212, plus VP41 malolactic bacteria.

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Yeast & nutrientsYeast & nutrients: 11Wine, cider, mead & kombuchaWine, cider, mead & kombucha: 66

What Lalvin makes in our catalogue

Lalvin is Lallemand's wine yeast line, and its 5 g sachets are the default in many wine, cider and mead recipes. EC-1118 is the workhorse: the TDS lists 50–86°F (10–30°C), 18% v/v alcohol tolerance (subject to conditions), low nitrogen demand and 25 g/hL (about 1 g/gal) with Go-Ferm Protect Evolution at 30 g/hL. It ferments dry and is a common choice for restarting a stuck batch.

The rest of the range here: 71B-1122 Narbonne (often used for fruit wines and meads), ICV D-47, QA23 (59–90°F, 16% per listing), K1-V1116, Bourgovin RC 212 for reds, and VP41 freeze-dried malolactic bacteria that treats 66 gal per its listing.

18% v/vEC-1118 alcohol tolerance (TDS)Lallemand
25 g/hLEC-1118 dose, about 1 g/galLallemand
50–86°FEC-1118 range (10–30°C)

Who Lalvin suits

  • Wine kit and fruit wine makers
  • Cider makers who want a dry, clean finish (EC-1118)
  • Meadmakers pairing yeast with Go-Ferm and Fermaid
  • Red wine makers adding malolactic fermentation (VP41)

Rehydrate wine yeast per its TDS: EC-1118 goes into 95–104°F (35–40°C) water for 20 minutes, then is tempered to within 5–10°C of the must.

Alternatives from other brands

Red Star Premier Blanc (5 g for up to 6 gal) is a close EC-1118 alternative, Fermentis SafCider AB-1 and Mangrove Jack's M02 are cider-specific, and Mangrove Jack's M05 is a dedicated mead strain.

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Before you buy

Choose by the drink and the finish you want: EC-1118 for dry, fast and strong, 71B or D-47 for fruit-forward wines and meads. One 5 g sachet covers about 5 gal at the TDS dose. Pair it with Go-Ferm for rehydration and nutrient for honey musts.

Lalvin products appear in these rankings: best wine yeast and best mead making kits. For a closer look, read Dry vs liquid yeast.

Lalvin: questions

Is Lalvin the same company as Lallemand?
Yes. Lalvin is Lallemand's wine yeast brand; LalBrew is its beer yeast brand.
EC-1118 or 71B for mead?
EC-1118 ferments strongly and dry with high alcohol tolerance; 71B is often chosen for fruitier meads and wines. Either needs nutrient per its label.
How much EC-1118 per gallon?
Lallemand's TDS lists 25 g/hL, about 1 g per gallon, so one 5 g sachet covers about 5 gal.
What is an alternative to Lalvin yeast?
Red Star (Premier Blanc, Cuvée, Côte des Blancs), Fermentis SafCider, Mangrove Jack's M02 and M05, and Cider House Select.