Lalvin K1-V1116
Also listed as K1-V1116
Floral ester producer that stays robust under difficult conditions — give it good nutrition for low-temperature aromatic ferments.
TypeWine yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae)
Temperature10–35 °C (50–95 °F)
Alcohol toleranceup to 18%
NitrogenBenefits from good nutrition, especially for low-temperature aromatic use.
Flavor & best uses
Floral ester producer.
- Aromatic / floral meads
- Wide temperature range
- Difficult conditions
Good to know
- Robust under difficult conditions across a wide temperature range.
- 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.
Plan a batch with Lalvin K1-V1116
Use the planner to project gravity, ABV, a fermentation timeline, and a nutrient schedule for your recipe.
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