Wine, Mead and Sake Yeast Strains

Strains

LC075
White Wine

  • Fermentation: top
  • Temperature Range: 16 - 32°C
  • Attenuation: 80 - 100 %
  • Flocculation: very low
  • Alcohol Tolerance: 15 % ABV
  • Strain Profile: Produces a soft, rich red wine perfect for ageing
  • Recommended Styles: Chardonnay, Cyser, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Shiraz
  • Similar Strains: WLP735 French White Wine Yeast

LC074
Merlot

  • Fermentation: top
  • Temperature Range: 16 - 32°C
  • Attenuation: 80 - 100 %
  • Flocculation: very low
  • Alcohol Tolerance: 15 % ABV
  • Strain Profile: Produces a fruity white wine
  • Recommended Styles: Merlot

LC073
Honey Wine

  • Fermentation: top
  • Temperature Range: 21 - 24°C
  • Attenuation: 80 - 100 %
  • Flocculation: low
  • Alcohol Tolerance: 10 - 15 % ABV
  • Strain Profile: Something for the sweet tooth. Brewing sweet wines and meads with this yeast results in a slight fruity notes with residual sweetness
  • Recommended Styles:
  • Similar Strains: WLP720 Sweet Mead/Wine Yeast

LC072
Champagne

  • Fermentation: top
  • Temperature Range: 21 - 24°C
  • Attenuation: 75 - 100 %
  • Flocculation: low
  • Alcohol Tolerance: 15 % ABV
  • Strain Profile: Very neutral yeast. Perfect for cider brewing
  • Recommended Styles: Apple Wine, Barley Wine, Champagne/Sparkling Wine, Cider, Cyser, Perry, Strong Ale
  • Similar Strains: WLP715 Champagne Yeast

LC071
Sake

  • Fermentation: top
  • Temperature Range: 21 - 37°C
  • Attenuation: 80 - 100 %
  • Flocculation: very low
  • Alcohol Tolerance: 15 % ABV
  • Strain Profile: For use in rice based fermentations, produces full bodies sake with subtle fragrances
  • Recommended Styles: Sake
  • Similar Strains: WLP705 Sake Yeast