Lalvin EC-1118 Wine Yeast (5 Pack) – Champagne Yeast for Home Winemaking | CAPYBARA Distributors

Discover Lalvin EC-1118 Wine Yeast — a versatile Champagne-style yeast for home fermentation

CAPYBARA Distributors Inc. presents Lalvin EC-1118, a reliable wine yeast offered in a convenient 5 g sachet pack. Manufactured by Lallemand Inc. and repackaged in Canada, this yeast is designed to support a variety of at-home projects, from sparkling wines to fruit ciders. The packaging keeps each sachet compact and easy to store, so you can start fermentations when inspiration strikes.

Key specifications at a glance

• INCLUDES: 5 packs (5 g sachets) of Lalvin EC-1118 wine yeast.
• INOCULATION RATE: 5 g sachet makes 4.5 L–23 L, depending on your recipe and desired sweetness or dryness.
• WINE STYLES: Suitable for sparkling wine bases and Prise de Mousse style, offering flexibility for various wine-building goals.
• ALCOHOL TOLERANCE: Up to 18% ABV, with a fermentation range of 10–30°C (50–86°F).
• GRAPE VARIETY PAIRING: Can highlight fresh floral aromas in neutral varieties or in high-yield grapes.

In practical terms, EC-1118 is designed to be adaptable. Its broad temperature tolerance helps accommodate different home environments, while the ability to work with a wide range of base wines and fruit ferments makes it a popular choice for hobby vintners exploring flavors and styles.

Real-life use cases and sensory possibilities

Home fermentations often balance recipe specifics with personal taste. With EC-1118 you may notice clean fermentation dynamics and a dependable pace that supports ongoing projects. When paired with neutral grape varieties or high-yield grapes, some home brewers report a characteristic light, floral aroma in the final product, which can complement fruit-forward profiles. The yeast is also commonly considered suitable for fruit ciders, meads, and even experimental kombucha bases where a stable, Champagne-style yeast profile is desired.

• Versatile across wine, cider, mead, and kombucha experiments.
• Predictable fermentation at a wide temperature range suits varying kitchen climates.

What you get with this 5-pack is a straightforward, flexible product designed for at-home fermentation adventures. While results depend on your ingredients and process, EC-1118 offers a reputable, well-documented foundation for creating sparkling or still wines with a clean, adaptable aroma profile.

How to get started

• Sanitize equipment and prepare your must or juice as needed.
• Rehydrate or pitch one 5 g sachet per your target batch size within the 4.5 L–23 L range.
• Monitor fermentation temperature within 10–30°C (50–86°F) for best activity.
• Allow the fermentation to proceed and adjust as your recipe requires for style preferences.

CAPYBARA’s Lalvin EC-1118 provides a reliable stepping-stone for home fermentation projects, offering an approachable Champagne-style yeast profile that can adapt to a wide array of homebrew ambitions.