---
product_id: 2213442
title: "Wine Yeast EC-1118 10pk"
brand: "lalvin"
price: "£12.98"
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reviews_count: 13
category: "Lalvin"
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# High alcohol tolerance up to 12% ABV Active dry yeast powder, 10-pack convenience Reliable fermentation across 40°F-80°F Wine Yeast EC-1118 10pk

**Brand:** lalvin
**Price:** £12.98
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🍷 Elevate your home winery game with Lalvin EC-1118 — where every batch is a masterpiece in the making!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Wine Yeast EC-1118 10pk by lalvin
- **How much does it cost?** £12.98 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- lalvin enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted lalvin brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Vegan & Pure Crafting:** 100% vegan active dry yeast powder, ideal for conscientious winemakers seeking clean, natural fermentation.
- • **Economical 10-Pack Value:** Bulk dried yeast packs keep your winemaking costs low without sacrificing quality or performance.
- • **Versatile Flavor Enhancer:** Optimized for grape, mixed fruit, and sparkling wines, ensuring rich, balanced flavor profiles.
- • **Alcohol Tolerance Champion:** Supports alcohol levels up to 12% ABV, perfect for bold reds and sparkling wines.
- • **Consistent Fermentation Mastery:** Delivers reliable, robust fermentation even in fluctuating cellar temps from 40°F to 80°F.

## Overview

Lalvin Wine Yeast EC-1118 is a premium dried active dry yeast designed for home winemakers seeking consistent, high-quality fermentation. It thrives in a wide temperature range (40°F-80°F), tolerates alcohol up to 12% ABV, and is ideal for producing red, mixed fruit, and sparkling wines. Packaged in a convenient 10-pack, this vegan yeast offers reliable performance and excellent flavor results, making it a trusted staple for both novice and experienced vintners.

## Description

This product is Lalvin dried wine yeast EC 1118.

Review: Good, reliable yeast. - I use this for making grape wine. It seems to be consistently reliable over my cellar temperature range (60 - 80F) and tolerates alcohol to at least 12% ABV.
Review: Great for making cider - My latest foray into huge DIY projects is brewing my own cider. It sounds like an extremely daunting task, but after watching a couple of youtube videos on people making their own, I figured that it wouldn’t be the most difficult of tasks. I opted for pre-pressed cider for the first run, and flavored it with maple syrup and a little cane sugar for sweetness. Exactly one week later, I prepared my second batch, and this time I included a bit of the Lalvin’s Wine Yeast, honey, and a little bit of cane sugar. One week after that, I went for cane sugar, Lalvin’s Wine Yeast, and my favorite Citric Acid Powder - Ultra Fine Pure Powdered Crystals - Natural Preservative Food Grade Quality (16 oz) , Nature’s Candy. Winter soon turned into (less winter? definitely not spring) and it was time for me to bottle my different ciders. Honestly, this next part is going to sound a bit like Goldilocks and the Three Bears, but I tried the first batch, whoa way too sweet for me (but my teenage stepsister adored it) the second batch was better, but a little lackluster for me, and the third was absolutely delicious. I think it was the combination of the wine yeast, which gave it a bit of effervescence, and the citric acid, which gave it a little kick. The third batch was very well balanced, and I absolutely loved it. In terms of the ingredients, they’re all very easy to reuse, obviously cane sugar, honey, and maple syrup are all household items. and the citric acid is honestly the best household cleaner I’ve ever used, and you can also use it in tons of food stuffs. As for the wine yeast, I’m actually going to give making my own wine a try, although I’m a little more concerned with how the results are going to be for that one. Anyway, I definitely recommend it, and I think it works perfectly for its purpose.

## Features

- Dried Active Yeast
- Wine Yeast
- Great for fermenting

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B003TOEEFG |
| Age Range Description | Adults only |
| Best Sellers Rank | #54,080 in Grocery & Gourmet Food ( See Top 100 in Grocery & Gourmet Food ) #24 in Winemaking Yeasts & Cultures |
| Brand | Lalvin |
| Brand Name | Lalvin |
| Coin Variety 1 | Dried Yeast |
| Color | Beige |
| Container Type | Bag |
| Cuisine | Multiple cuisines |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 3,915 Reviews |
| Included Components | Dried Wine Yeast EC #1118 |
| Item Form | Powder |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Item Package Weight | 0.06 Kilograms |
| Item Weight | 13.61 g |
| Leavening Agent Type | Active Dry Yeast |
| Manufacturer | Home Brew Ohio |
| Model Number | JS-6WAX-YGLA |
| Number of Items | 10 |
| Number of Pieces | 10 |
| Part Number | JS-6WAX-YGLA |
| Set Name | Lalvin Wine Yeast EC-1118 10pk Set |
| Size | 0.18 Ounce (Pack of 10) |
| Specialty | Vegan |
| UPC | 067031000119 |
| Unit Count | 1.76 Ounce |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Lalvin
- **Item Form:** Powder
- **Item Weight:** 13.61 g
- **Number of Items:** 10
- **Unit Count:** 1.76 Ounce

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Size, Style** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: What yeast is best for both light and dark wines?**
A: LALVIN EC-1118 (SACCHAROMYCES CAREVISIAE) (EX-BAYANUS) MAKES THE BEST LIGHT OR DARK WINES, with an alcohol content of 14-16%

**Q: Lets say i add this to juice/sugar for hard cider.  once fermented, i add potassium sorbate. is there anything else i'd need to do before drinking? ty**
A: If your Seiter is too sour(dry) you add the sorbate to kill the yeast. Then you can add sweetener like concentrated apple juice or sugar and water and it won’t start fermenting again.

**Q: what are the exact ingredients please?**
A: here is a link to help you find the ingredientshttp://lmgtfy.com/?q=lalvin+yeast+ec-1118&l=1

**Q: How long does it take for fermentation to start?**
A: I have seen it start up within an hour or two.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good, reliable yeast.
*by W***L on November 10, 2025*

I use this for making grape wine. It seems to be consistently reliable over my cellar temperature range (60 - 80F) and tolerates alcohol to at least 12% ABV.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great for making cider
*by G***2 on October 23, 2015*

My latest foray into huge DIY projects is brewing my own cider. It sounds like an extremely daunting task, but after watching a couple of youtube videos on people making their own, I figured that it wouldn’t be the most difficult of tasks. I opted for pre-pressed cider for the first run, and flavored it with maple syrup and a little cane sugar for sweetness. Exactly one week later, I prepared my second batch, and this time I included a bit of the Lalvin’s Wine Yeast, honey, and a little bit of cane sugar. One week after that, I went for cane sugar, Lalvin’s Wine Yeast, and my favorite Citric Acid Powder - Ultra Fine Pure Powdered Crystals - Natural Preservative Food Grade Quality (16 oz) , Nature’s Candy. Winter soon turned into (less winter? definitely not spring) and it was time for me to bottle my different ciders. Honestly, this next part is going to sound a bit like Goldilocks and the Three Bears, but I tried the first batch, whoa way too sweet for me (but my teenage stepsister adored it) the second batch was better, but a little lackluster for me, and the third was absolutely delicious. I think it was the combination of the wine yeast, which gave it a bit of effervescence, and the citric acid, which gave it a little kick. The third batch was very well balanced, and I absolutely loved it. In terms of the ingredients, they’re all very easy to reuse, obviously cane sugar, honey, and maple syrup are all household items. and the citric acid is honestly the best household cleaner I’ve ever used, and you can also use it in tons of food stuffs. As for the wine yeast, I’m actually going to give making my own wine a try, although I’m a little more concerned with how the results are going to be for that one. Anyway, I definitely recommend it, and I think it works perfectly for its purpose.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This is great stuff!
*by O***Y on October 2, 2019*

I use Lalvin EC-1118 for making what I call my "jailhouse hooch" and it works great! Even though it's a champagne yeast, it makes great wine too! Makes about (5) half gallon batches of 18% ABV wine out of a single package (1gm / 64oz of must). I use store bought 100% juice (not the corn syrup sweetened kind) and add cane sugar to get up to the 18% potential ABV. This yeast will tolerate 18% alcohol, so ferment it all the way out and it actually comes out really nice! Makes a really nice fruit wine (or 'jailhouse hooch' whichever you please). I know all the wine "purists" out there will rain fire all over me for my review, but it works, it's fun and it's really good too! Oh, and I broke my wine glass with my big mitts trying to hold my pinky out away from the glass while ...'imbibing on my apertif'...so now I just toss the jug over the back of my hand and chug it right from the source, bootlegger style! OOOooooohh WEE!

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*Last updated: 2026-05-15*