EC-1118 Lalvin Champagne Yeast

Great for Champagne, late harvest wines, and dry white wines. Can be recommended for all types of wines though, including sparkling wines and cider. It may also be used to restart stuck fermentations. Fermentation Temp Range (°F) : 50-86 Apparent Attenuation Range (%) : n/a Flocculation : Low Alcohol Tolerance : 18% Pitching/Fermentation : The fermentation characteristics of the EC-1118 — extremely low production of foam, volatile acid and hydrogen sulfide (H2S) — make this strain an excellent choice. This strain ferments well over a very wide temperature range, from 10° to 30°C (50° to 86°F) and demonstrates high osmotic and alcohol tolerance. Good flocculation with compact lees and a relatively neutral flavor and aroma contribution are also properties of the EC-1118. Looking for a Liquid or Dry Yeast Substitution? The brewers at Adventures in Homebrewing have tried most of them. The following are some suggestions that have worked for us: Liquid Yeast Substitution : White Labs 716, White Labs 720, Wyeast 4184, Wyeast 4632 Dry Yeast Substitution : Cider House Select Cider Yeast, Lalvin D-47