Description
Lalvin EC-1118 Champagne 500 g – robust yeast for wine, cider and sparkling
Lalvin EC-1118 from Lallemand is a neutral, robust and versatile yeast for red, white and rosé wine and cider. The strain was selected in Champagne and is widely used both for Champagne base wine and for secondary fermentation in the bottle. It contributes little yeast character, starts quickly and tolerates high alcohol. The 500 g pack is intended for breweries, cideries and winemakers.
Please note: This product is only available in Norway.
EC-1118 is well suited to cider, sparkling wine and fruit wine, and to restarting a stuck fermentation.
Technical data
- Species: Saccharomyces cerevisiae var. bayanus
- Fermentation temperature: 10–30 °C
- Alcohol tolerance: up to 18% (depending on conditions)
- Low nitrogen demand
- Short lag phase and vigorous fermentation. Cooling may be needed
- Very low H2S production and low foam
- Competitive (killer) factor active
- Dosage: 25 g/hl
How to use EC-1118
Lallemand recommends rehydrating the yeast. Sprinkle the yeast evenly into clean water at 35–40 °C, ideally with Go-Ferm Protect Evolution added to the water, and leave for 20 minutes. Adjust the temperature gradually by mixing in a little must, so the difference to the must is less than 10 °C, then pitch. The whole process should take less than 30 minutes. The must should be no colder than 18 °C when the yeast is added.
Storage: Dry, ideally at 4–12 °C, in the unopened vacuum pack.
Specifications and instructions
Frequently asked questions about Lalvin EC-1118
What is EC-1118 used for?
EC-1118 is used for red, white and rosé wine, cider, sparkling wine and fruit wine. It is also widely used for secondary fermentation in the bottle.
What temperature does EC-1118 ferment at?
Lallemand gives 10–30 °C. Fermentation starts quickly and is vigorous, so cooling may be needed.
How much alcohol can EC-1118 tolerate?
Up to 18%, depending on fermentation conditions.
How much EC-1118 should I use?
The recommended dosage is 25 g per hectolitre, so 500 g covers about 20 hectolitres.
Is EC-1118 good for cider?
Yes. EC-1118 gives a clean, dry cider with little yeast character and copes well with low temperatures.
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