{"product_id":"lalvin-ec-1118-wine-yeast-5-pack-champagne-yeast-for-home-winemaking-capybara-distributors","title":"Lalvin EC-1118 Wine Yeast (5 Pack) – Champagne Yeast for Home Winemaking | CAPYBARA Distributors","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDiscover Lalvin EC-1118 Wine Yeast — a versatile Champagne-style yeast for home fermentation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCAPYBARA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey specifications at a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eINCLUDES: 5 packs (5 g sachets) of Lalvin EC-1118 wine yeast.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eINOCULATION RATE: 5 g sachet makes 4.5 L–23 L, depending on your recipe and desired sweetness or dryness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWINE STYLES: Suitable for sparkling wine bases and Prise de Mousse style, offering flexibility for various wine-building goals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eALCOHOL TOLERANCE: Up to 18% ABV, with a fermentation range of 10–30°C (50–86°F).\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eGRAPE VARIETY PAIRING: Can highlight fresh floral aromas in neutral varieties or in high-yield grapes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eReal-life use cases and sensory possibilities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHome 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eVersatile across wine, cider, mead, and kombucha experiments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePredictable fermentation at a wide temperature range suits varying kitchen climates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to get started\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSanitize equipment and prepare your must or juice as needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRehydrate or pitch one 5 g sachet per your target batch size within the 4.5 L–23 L range.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMonitor fermentation temperature within 10–30°C (50–86°F) for best activity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAllow the fermentation to proceed and adjust as your recipe requires for style preferences.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCAPYBARA’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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-faq-snippet\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ: What’s included in the 5 Pack?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: Five 5 g sachets of Lalvin EC-1118 yeast, repackaged in Canada by CAPYBARA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ: What can I ferment with this yeast?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: Great for wine, fruit cider, mead, and kombucha projects, with up to 18% ABV and 10–30°C range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"CAPYBARA Distributors Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57044432028030,"sku":"B0BG3GV69Q","price":20.6,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0990\/2935\/2830\/files\/lalvin-ec1118-wine-yeast-5g-sachet-pack.jpg?v=1772909899","url":"https:\/\/boropantry.co.uk\/products\/lalvin-ec-1118-wine-yeast-5-pack-champagne-yeast-for-home-winemaking-capybara-distributors","provider":"BoroPantry","version":"1.0","type":"link"}