Champagne (Saccharomyces bayous) wine yeast 18%(+) alcohol tolerance. For producing all white wines, sparkling wines, ciders and to restart stuck fermentations. 1 Packet sufficient for 1-6 gallons. EC-1118 strain was isolated, studied and selected from Champagne fermentations. Due to its competitive factor and ability to ferment equally well over a wide temperature range, EC-1118 is one of the most widely used yeasts in the world. The fermentation characteristics of EC-1118 - extremely low production of foam, volatile acid and H2S - make this strain an excellent choice. This strain ferments well over a very wide temperature range, from 10-30C (50-86) and demonstrates high osmotic and alcohol tolerance. Good flocculation with compact lees and a relatively neutral flavor and aroma contribution are also properties.
