Wine Yeasts
The wine yeast you use can play
an important part in the flavor of your finished wine. Some yeast
will result in fruitier flavors, others may provide more or less
alcohol, while others may impart sulfur compounds. To use your yeast,
rehydrate it in 8 oz. of warm 100ºF water for 15 minutes, pour,
without stirring, into the wine. Many fruit wines may need nutrients
added to ensure complete fermentation.
Red Star Wine Yeast
A popular brand of yeast. 5 grams. Each packet good
for 5 gallons of wine. Rehydrate before use.
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| MONTRACHET
A popular all-purpose yeast for red wines. Can give sulfur
flavors, which dissipates over time |
$1.00 |
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| PASTEUR
CHAMPAGNE Used as an all-purpose yeast for light
flavored or white wines. |
$1.00 |
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| PREMIER
CUVE, PRISE DE MOUSSE A good white wine yeast. Good
for mead. |
$1.10 |
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| COTE
DES BLANCS, EPERNAY 2 A slow fermenting
yeast. |
$1.10 |
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Lalvin Wine Yeast
Lalvin wine yeast is produced in
Canada by a firm specializing in the production of good yeast for
both wine and beer. Their yeasts have been popular with our customers.
Rehydrate prior to use. 5 gram packets, each good for 5 gallons
of wine.
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| KIV-1116
(ALL-PURPOSE) Ideal for grapes, starting stuck fermentation,
rapid fermentation. |
$1.10 |
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| KIV-1122
(NOUVEAU) Good for concentrates, fruity aroma, promotes
malo-lactic fermentation. |
$1.10 |
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KIV-1118
(CHAMPAGNE) Ideal for quick wines, good for restarting
fermentation, champagne production |
$1.10 |
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| D47
(WHITE WINE) New! a good yeast for delicate, light
flavored wines |
$1.10 |
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| RC-212
RED BURGUNDY Reds with rounded structure |
$1.10 |
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Wyeast Liquid Wine, Mead, Cider Yeasts
These liquid yeasts are the highest
quality pure strain yeasts. Must be kept refrigerated till used.
Some are stocked, some special order only. Call
2 weeks ahead for assurance of variety. Each $6.95
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ASSMANHAUSEN
Red wine yeast from Germany with intense fruity characteristics.
Ferments slower than most red wine strains. Enhances vinifera
character in French American Hybrids. Cold tolerant. Red Varietals,
Red French American Hybrids such as Foch, Millot, Frontenac. |
$6.95 |
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BORDEAUX
Produces distinctive intense berry graham cracker nose, jammy,
rich, very smooth complex profile, slightly vinous. Well suited
for higher sugar content musts. |
$6.95 |
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CHABLIS
produces extremely fruity profile. Allows fruit flavor to
dominate aroma and flavor profile. Finishes smooth and soft.
Fruity white wines, Chardonnay, Chablis, ciders, Gewurztraminer,
Pinot Gris, Traminette. |
$6.95 |
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CHIANTI
Rich and bold profile, with soft fruit character. |
$6.95 |
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CIDER
Crisp dry fermenting with big, fruity finish. |
$6.95 |
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DRY
MEAD Low foaming with little or no sulfur production. |
$6.95 |
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EAU
DE VIE A good choice for alcohol tolerance and stuck
fermentations. Good for barley wines, grappa. Alcohol to 21%. |
$6.95 |
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SWEET
MEAD Rich, fruity profile. Leaves 2-3% residual sugar
in most meads. Useful for making ciders where you want sweetness.Good
for ciders, cysers, fruit wines, ginger ale, cherry, raspberry,
peach. |
$6.95 |
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PASTEUR
CHAMPAGNE Ferments crisp and dry. Used in white wines
and barley wines. |
$6.95 |
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PASTEUR
RED Ideal for Beaujolais style wines and ‘bigger’
reds. |
$6.95 |
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PORT
Spec order. Mild toast and vanilla nose. Very dry finish. |
$6.95 |
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SAKE
# 9 Used in conjunction with Koji for making rice
brews. |
$6.95 |
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STEINBERG
Classic German style that produces full-bodied wines with
great depth. |
$6.95 |
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MALO-LACTIC
BACTERIA CULTURE Fresh liquid cultures of L. oenos
ER1A and EY2D provide rapid and complete malic acid to lactic
acid reduction to balance and soften wines. It performs well
in conditions of low pH and cool cellaring. Typical conditions
of high wine acidity can be improved by reducing the harsh,
sharp malic acid in the wine to the softer lactic acid. Suitable
for wines of pH 2.9 or greater and cellar temps as low as
55F. 7.95 |
$7.95 |
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White Labs Liquid Wine Yeasts
These liquid yeasts are the highest
quality pure strain yeasts. Must be kept refrigerated till used.
Some are stocked, some special order only. Call
2 weeks ahead for assurance of variety. Each $6.95
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| Cabernet
Red Wine High Temperature tolerance. Moderate fermentation
speed. Excellent for full bodied red wines, ester production
complements flavor. Also suitable for Merlot, Chardonnay,
Chenin Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc. |
$6.95 |
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| Chardonnay
White Wine Dry wine yeast. Slight ester production,
low sulfur dioxide production. Enhances varietal character.
A good choice for all white and blush wines, including Chablis,
Semillon, and Sauvignon blanc. Fermentation speed is moderate. |
$6.95 |
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| Champagne
Classic yeast, used to produce champagne, cider, dry meads,
dry wines, or to fully attenuate barley wines/strong ale.
Can tolerate alcohol concentrations up to 17%. Neutral |
$6.95 |
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| Merlot
Red Wine Neutral, low fusel alcohol production. Will
ferment to dryness, alcohol tolerance to 18%. Vigorous fermentor.
Also suited for Cabernet, Shiraz, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay,
Sauvignon blanc, and Semillon. |
$6.95 |
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| Sweet
Mead/Wine Yeast A wine yeast strain that is less
attenuatiuve, leaving some residual sweetness. Slightly fruity
and will tolerate alcohol concentrations up to 15%. A good
choice for sweet mead and cider, as well as blush wines, Gewurztraminer,
and Riesling. |
$6.95 |
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