AMH, or Assmanshaussen, is amazing for making red wines, especially Pinot Noir and Zinfandel-style wines. Known to help retain color. Enhances spiciness and promotes fruit flavors and aromas. For best results, ferment this yeast between 68 and 86 degrees F. The yeast has an alcohol tolerance of up to 15% ABV. Use at a rate of…
The D254 dry wine yeast from Cellar Science is a Rhone isolate that can be used for both red and white wines. It enhances mouthfeel and color stability. In reds, it can impart a jammy, concentrated, soft ripe fruit character with mild spiciness. We recommend using yeast nutrient in concert with this yeast. It is…
Lalvin 71B-1122 is an excellent choice for blush, whites, nouveau & young red wines, and any wines that you want a little residual sugar left over. Also a good choice for late harvest wines, concord grape, and non-grape wines, such as raspberry or strawberry. Lalvin 1122 has an alcohol tolerance of ~14%. The 71B strain…
Lalvin BM 4×4 is based on dynamic synergy of specific yeast strains to optimize the sensory profile of the wine and with reliable fermentation kinetics. This new concept combines the unparalleled advantages of Lalvin BM 45 – known and appreciated around the world for contributing to round mouth feel and stable color – with the…
The Lalvin EC-1118 strain is recommended for all types of wines, including sparkling wine and late harvest wines and cider. It may also be used to restart stuck fermentations. Also a very good choice for dry whites and mead. We really like it for apple wine, mead, and cider, among others. Lalvin 1118 has an alcohol…
Lalvin D-47 is our first choice for making white wines. Great for European-style white wines, cider, mead, or any of the white varietals grown in Wisconsin. D-47 settles out well for a clear wine. Lalvin D-47 has an alcohol tolerance of 14% and ferments well between 59F and 70F. Other great choices for fermenting white…
The Lalvin K1V-1116 strain tends to express the freshness of white grape varieties such as Sauvignon Blanc, Chenin Blanc and Seyval. The natural fresh fruit aromas are retained longer than with other standard yeast strains. Non-grape wines and wines made from concentrates poor in nutrient balance benefit from the capacity of K1V-1116 to adapt to difficult…
Lalvin QA23 is an excellent choice for white wine styles like Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Chardonel and Gewurztraminer. Low nutrient and oxygen requirements, and it has been known to ferment juice at low temperatures (59 degrees F) to dryness. Will impart a fruity, but not sweet, character to wine. A great choice for white wines!…
Lalvin RC 212 is recommended for red varieties where full tannin extraction is desired. Lighter red varieties also benefit from the improved extraction while color stability is maintained throughout fermentation and aging. Aromas of ripe berry and fruit are emphasized while respecting pepper and spicy notes. An excellent choice for both young & aged red wines….
Red Star Cote des Blanc – Epernay 2 Dry Wine Yeast is a fast fermenting strain that ensures a regular fermentation even at low temperature (12°C to 14°C, 53°F to 57°F). Alcohol tolerance: >14%. Allows an optimum aromatic expression for the production of wines derived from neutral grape cultivars. We like this yeast for dry…
Premier Blanc is the same yeast that was formerly called Pasteur Champagne.  Red Star s Premier Blanc is a strong strain with a very high alcohol tolerance (up to 18% vol.). Used to avoid sluggish fermentation and to restart stuck ones with remaining residual sugars. Recommended for sparkling wines processed by traditional or Charmat methods….
Premier Classique is the same yeast that was formerly called Montrachet yeast. Using Premier Classique dry yeast guarantees a quick start of the fermentation. Good alcohol resistance (till 15% vol.), large temperature range (15°C to 35°C, 59°F to 95°F). Ideal strain for big volumes of wine when looking for a secure fermentation. This is a great…
The fastest, cleanest and most neutral fermenter. High tolerance to ethanol (till 18% vol.) and free sulphur dioxides. Performs well for restarting stuck fermentations. Red Star Premier Cuve e, Prise de Mousse is a great all-purpose yeast. Use if you want a drier wine. If you want a slightly sweeter wine, we recommend either the…
Premier Rouge is the same yeast that was formerly called Pasteur Red. Premier Rouge has a good alcohol resistance (till 15% vol.). Recommended for the vinifications of high quality red wines aged in oak barrels particularly Cabernet, Merlot and Shiraz grape families and to all full bodied wines. The perfect choice for red wines.
Selected in the champagne region this fructophilic strain is perfectly suited for all cider type productions even under difficult fementation conditions. One pack is good for a five gallon batch of cider.
Use FERMFAST s 48 Hour Turbo Yeast to ferment sugar up to 20% ABV in 5 – 7 days, or up to 14.5% ABV in 48 hours. Produces a premium quality alcohol wash base (optimum conditions allowing). This yeast has been further improved with the inclusion of new mineral absorbents, further improving distillate quality. One packet contains…