Lalvin EC-1118
Also listed as EC-1118
Robust, neutral champagne strain that tolerates osmotic and pressure stress — the go-to for difficult ferments and restarts.
TypeWine/Champagne yeast (Saccharomyces bayanus)
Temperature10–30 °C (50–86 °F)
Alcohol toleranceup to 18%
NitrogenRobust and tolerant of difficult conditions.
Flavor & best uses
Neutral; lets honey and fruit character lead.
- High-gravity / sack meads
- Restarting stuck ferments
- Cold-tolerant fermentations
Good to know
- Tolerant of osmotic and pressure stress; useful for difficult ferments and restart-style use.
- Alcohol tolerance is not a hard stop — it depends on pitch rate, nutrients, temperature, pH, and osmotic stress, and manufacturer sheets state it is subject to fermentation conditions.
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