Lalvin EC-1118™ Wine Yeast (10 Pack) with B-Brite™ Cleaning Powder (35g) – Premium Yeast for Sparkling Wine, Mead, Cider + All-in-One Sanitizer for Home Winemaking
Craft Clean. Ferment Bold. Elevate Every Bottle.
Make every batch exceptional with this winemaking essentials bundle featuring 10 sachets of Lalvin EC-1118™ Wine Yeast and 1 pack of 35g B-Brite™ 3-in-1 Cleaning Powder. Lalvin EC-1118™ is a high-performance Saccharomyces cerevisiae yeast selected for its clean fermentation profile, high alcohol tolerance (up to 18%), and unmatched reliability in sparkling base wines, cider, and mead. Perfect for both primary and in-bottle secondary fermentation, this strain preserves the natural character of your wine with minimal sensory impact.
To support your craft from start to finish, this kit includes a 35g pack of B-Brite™ 3-in-1 Cleaning Powder—a powerful, phosphate-free cleaner that cleans, deodorizes, and brightens your winemaking equipment. Just dissolve and sanitize before fermentation to ensure a contamination-free start.
An essential combination for DIY beverage supplies, this bundle helps homebrewers ensure consistent fermentation and top-tier cleanliness in every batch.
Key Features
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Sparkling Wine Specialist: Perfect for bottle-fermented sparkling wines and base wine preparation.
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High-Efficiency Yeast: Ferments cleanly up to 18% alcohol with dependable kinetics.
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Flavor-Preserving Neutrality: Retains original flavor and aroma profiles without sensory interference.
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Multi-Style Compatibility: Ideal for red wine, white wine, cider, kombucha, and mead.
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Sterile Aseptic Packaging: Each yeast sachet is sealed for purity and long-term storage.
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Includes B-Brite™ Cleaner: One 35g pack to clean and deodorize fermenters, bottles, and tools.
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Eco-Conscious Cleaning: B-Brite™ is phosphate-free, non-scratch, and safe for most hard surfaces.
FAQs
Q: Why is Lalvin EC-1118™ ideal for sparkling wine?
A: Its strong fermentation kinetics and high osmotic pressure tolerance make it excellent for secondary fermentation in the bottle.
Q: What batch size does one yeast sachet cover?
A: One 5g sachet ferments 4.5–23L (1–6 gallons), depending on recipe and conditions.
Q: How do I use the included B-Brite™ powder?
A: Dissolve the full 35g in 2–3L of warm water. Use to clean and sanitize all brewing equipment prior to fermentation.
Q: Can Lalvin EC-1118™ be used in both white and red wines?
A: Absolutely. It's highly versatile across wine types and other fermentations like cider and mead.
Q: How should these products be stored?
A: Keep both in a cool, dry place between 4–15°C. Room temp during shipping is not an issue.
