This home winemaking bundle combines 10 sachets of Lalvin EC-1118 wine yeast with a 35g pack of B-Brite cleaning powder. It is suited to beginner and experienced home winemakers making sparkling wine, wine, cider or mead, with yeast that ferments cleanly and tolerates up to 18% alcohol.
At a glance
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Yeast: Lalvin EC-1118 Saccharomyces cerevisiae
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Yeast quantity: 10 sachets
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Yeast coverage: Each 5g sachet covers 4.523L (16 US gallons), depending on the recipe and conditions
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Alcohol tolerance: Up to 18%
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Suitable for: Sparkling wine, wine, cider, kombucha and mead
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Cleaner: One 35g pack of B-Brite 3-in-1 cleaning powder
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B-Brite features: Alkaline, phosphate-free cleaner that cleans, bleaches and deodorizes glass, stainless steel, porcelain, ceramic and fibreglass. Do not use it on aluminum, soft plastic, rubber or painted surfaces. B-Brite is not a sanitizer.
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Storage: Keep both products in a cool, dry place between 415C; keep B-Brite sealed
Why winemakers choose it
- Supports dependable fermentation for primary wine fermentation and in-bottle secondary fermentation.
- Offers a clean, neutral fermentation profile that preserves the original flavour and aroma of the beverage.
- Works across sparkling wine, red wine, white wine, cider, kombucha and mead.
- Provides 10 individually sealed yeast sachets for convenient storage and use.
- Includes B-Brite powder to clean, bleach and deodorize glass and stainless steel equipment, including fermenters, bottles and winemaking tools. Rinse thoroughly after cleaning and sanitize with a winemaking sanitizer before equipment touches juice or wine.
How to use
- Use one 5g Lalvin EC-1118 sachet for a 4.523L (16 US gallon) batch, following your recipe and fermentation instructions.
- For sparkling wine, use the yeast for primary fermentation or in-bottle secondary fermentation as directed by your recipe.
- To use B-Brite, dissolve the full 35g pack in 23L of warm water, equivalent to 15g per 1L. Wear gloves and eye protection, and do not mix it with other cleaners, especially ammonia.
- Use the B-Brite solution only on glass and stainless steel equipment, porcelain, ceramic and fibreglass. Do not use it on aluminum, soft plastic such as tubing, rubber such as stoppers, bungs, grommets and gaskets, or painted surfaces. Do not let the solution dry on surfaces. Rinse thoroughly with clean water, then sanitize with a winemaking sanitizer before equipment touches juice or wine.
- Store unused products in a cool, dry place between 415C, with B-Brite sealed.
For bottling and finishing, pair your winemaking supplies with matching bottles, corks, labels, shrink caps and additional B-Brite cleaner from Crafted Series.
Frequently asked questions
Why is Lalvin EC-1118 used for sparkling wine?
Its strong fermentation kinetics and high osmotic pressure tolerance make it suitable for secondary fermentation in the bottle.
How much wine does one sachet make?
One 5g sachet covers 4.523L (16 US gallons), depending on the recipe and fermentation conditions.
How do I use the included B-Brite powder?
Dissolve the full 35g pack in 23L of warm water, equivalent to 15g per 1L. Wear gloves and eye protection. Use it only on glass, stainless steel, porcelain, ceramic and fibreglass, not aluminum, soft plastic, rubber or painted surfaces. Do not let the solution dry, do not mix it with other cleaners, especially ammonia, and rinse thoroughly with clean water. B-Brite is not a sanitizer, so sanitize with a winemaking sanitizer before equipment touches juice or wine.
How should Lalvin EC-1118 and B-Brite be stored?
Keep both products in a cool, dry place between 415C, with B-Brite sealed. Room-temperature shipping is not an issue.
