--- product_id: 305950079 title: "2X Lalvin EC-1118 Champagne Yeast 5g Sachet 18% Homebrew Wine Making 4.5L-23L" brand: "lalvin" price: "€ 11.17" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 category: "Lalvin" url: https://www.desertcart.hr/products/305950079-2x-lalvin-ec-1118-champagne-yeast-5g-sachet-18-homebrew store_origin: HR region: Croatia --- # 18% ABV tolerance 2x 5g sachets 10°-30°C wide temp range 2X Lalvin EC-1118 Champagne Yeast 5g Sachet 18% Homebrew Wine Making 4.5L-23L **Brand:** lalvin **Price:** € 11.17 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🍇 Elevate your homebrew game with the yeast that’s as ambitious as you are! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** 2X Lalvin EC-1118 Champagne Yeast 5g Sachet 18% Homebrew Wine Making 4.5L-23L by lalvin - **How much does it cost?** € 11.17 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.hr](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/305950079-2x-lalvin-ec-1118-champagne-yeast-5g-sachet-18-homebrew) ## 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 - • **Effortless Fermentation:** Fast-acting yeast that thrives in low-nutrient fruit wines and sparkling varieties alike. - • **Temperature Flexibility:** Works smoothly between 10° and 30°C, so no need to stress about perfect conditions. - • **Versatile 2-Pack Sachets:** Two 5g sachets ready to ferment anywhere from 4.5L to 23L—perfect for scaling your craft. - • **Clean, Crisp Flavor Profile:** Minimal off-flavors and low foam ensure your brew tastes as professional as it looks. - • **Champagne-Level Alcohol Tolerance:** Push your homebrew to a bold 18% ABV without breaking a sweat. ## Overview Lalvin EC-1118 Champagne Yeast is a premium, gluten-free active dry yeast designed for home winemakers seeking high alcohol tolerance (up to 18% ABV) and fast, reliable fermentation. Supplied in two 5g sachets, it efficiently ferments 4.5L to 23L batches, excelling in sparkling wines, meads, and fruit wines with low nutrient content. Its wide temperature range and clean flavor profile make it the go-to yeast for professional-quality results at home. ## Description 2x Sachets LALVIN EC-1118 Dried Active Yeast The EC-1118 strain is recommended for all types of wines, including sparkling, and late harvest wines, mead and cider. If you could only choose one yeast to have in your cupboard, this would be the one. Lalvin EC-1118 (Champagne Yeast) (Saccharomyces Cerevisiae Bayanus) It works well with brews that are “Grape Nutrient Deficient”. In other words, wine made from fruit other than grapes. Cider, Mead, Country and Hedgerow Wines etc. because it doesn’t require much nutrient. 5g Sachets - Treats 4.5L-23L (1 to 5 Gallons) Lalvin are probably the best yeast in the world. They are definitely the most popular yeast in the world. EC-1118 is selected from Champagne fermentations in the Champagne Region. For this reason, it is often referred to as Champagne Yeast, but EC-1118 is actually a great all-rounder.- High alcohol tolerance (18%) - It can be used to restart stuck fermentations. - It ferments very fast. - It has a wide temperature range from 10° to 30°C (50° to 86°F) - High osmotic tolerance - Extremely low production of foam, volatile acid and hydrogen sulfide (H2S) - Good flocculation with compact lees - A relatively neutral flavour and aroma contribution. The EC-1118 strain is recommended for all types of wines, including sparkling, and late harvest wines and cider. GMO & Gluten free - Follow the instructions on the packet. We carry the full range of Lalvin products (by Lallemand) 067031000119 Review: An excellent and reliable yeast - What's not to like about the performance of this yeast? Compared to those of years ago, this one is an absolute dream. It's quick to start (no faffing around with a started mixture, just pitch it in and away it goes), froths a little to start with but that normally goes away. It doesn't produce any off tastes that I've noticed but you do sometimes have to add some additional yeast nutrient, from halfway through the fermentation, when the yeast (in some cases) uses up all that's available. It ferments out very fast, is alcohol tolerant at normal wine concentrations - so no 'stuck' fermentations - and stops equally suddenly. The fermentation can produce some heat, and at normal room temperatures there's no need to keep the fermentation warm. When finished it settles quickly and stays firmly on the bottom of the container but in my experience it will allow you a few weeks to syphon your wine off without risk of the yeast causing any off tastes during that time. All-in-all an excellent yeast and an incredible improvement of the ones I used to use, when first starting off with this all in the early 1980s. Review: Clean brew! - I think it was good value for money and it was a high quality yeast. Absolutely no issues making elderflower champagne and it fermented well with the most perfect fizz. I’m yet to taste my work as I’m still in the “clearing” phase but if I remember I will come back and update 🤣 however overall I’m super impressed ## Features - 2x Sachets - EC-1118 is perfect for all wines, including sparkling & mead. - Not dependant on Grape Nutrient so perfect for Fruit Wines - High alcohol tolerance up to 18% ABV - 5g Sachet Makes 4.5L-23L ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B01CA5RA7S | | Age Range Description | 18+ | | Best Sellers Rank | 10,426 in Grocery ( See Top 100 in Grocery ) 3 in Active Dry Yeasts | | Brand | Lalvin | | Brand Name | Lalvin | | Coin Variety 1 | Yeast,Champagne Yeast | | Container Type | Bag | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 131 Reviews | | Diet Type | Gluten Free | | Item Form | Powder | | Item Package Quantity | 1 | | Item Package Weight | 0.01 Kilograms | | Item Weight | 5 Grams | | Item form | Powder | | Item package quantity | 1 | | Item weight | 5 Grams | | Leavening Agent Type | Active Dry Yeast | | Manufacturer | Lalvin | | Number of Items | 2 | | Number of Pieces | 2 | | Number of items | 2 | | Package Size Name | 5g Sachets | | Part Number | 30042 x2 | | Set Name | Pack of 2 | | Size | 5 g (Pack of 2) | | Specialty | GMO Free | | UPC | 742128978563 | | Unit Count | 10.0 gram | | Unit count | 10.0 gram | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Lalvin - **Item form:** Powder - **Item package quantity:** 1 - **Item weight:** 5 Grams - **Leavening Agent Type:** Active Dry Yeast - **Number of items:** 2 - **Package weight:** 0.01 Kilograms - **Speciality:** GMO Free - **Unit count:** 10.0 gram - **Variety:** Yeast,Champagne Yeast ## Images ![2X Lalvin EC-1118 Champagne Yeast 5g Sachet 18% Homebrew Wine Making 4.5L-23L - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81icA8AcoaL.jpg) ![2X Lalvin EC-1118 Champagne Yeast 5g Sachet 18% Homebrew Wine Making 4.5L-23L - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51-huHpao1L.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: Can you use this for moonshine?** A: I have never done that but i am sure you can its goid yeast but depending on how much your making you probbably will need alot . its nade ti give you a higher alcohol content . my cider can put strong. Good luck **Q: should this packaged yeast be stored in the refrigerator prior to use?** A: From the Manufacturer: "It is recommended to store Lalvin EC-1118™ yeast in dry conditions, between 4°C and 15°C, for optimal viability and product performance." However, it's a very robust and reliable yeast strain. If you keep it stored in the foil packet at room temp it can stay viable for a long time with robust and reliable fermentation kinetics. Just don't expose it to air. It will lose viablity. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An excellent and reliable yeast *by T***T on 29 October 2024* What's not to like about the performance of this yeast? Compared to those of years ago, this one is an absolute dream. It's quick to start (no faffing around with a started mixture, just pitch it in and away it goes), froths a little to start with but that normally goes away. It doesn't produce any off tastes that I've noticed but you do sometimes have to add some additional yeast nutrient, from halfway through the fermentation, when the yeast (in some cases) uses up all that's available. It ferments out very fast, is alcohol tolerant at normal wine concentrations - so no 'stuck' fermentations - and stops equally suddenly. The fermentation can produce some heat, and at normal room temperatures there's no need to keep the fermentation warm. When finished it settles quickly and stays firmly on the bottom of the container but in my experience it will allow you a few weeks to syphon your wine off without risk of the yeast causing any off tastes during that time. All-in-all an excellent yeast and an incredible improvement of the ones I used to use, when first starting off with this all in the early 1980s. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Clean brew! *by R***E on 20 June 2026* I think it was good value for money and it was a high quality yeast. Absolutely no issues making elderflower champagne and it fermented well with the most perfect fizz. I’m yet to taste my work as I’m still in the “clearing” phase but if I remember I will come back and update 🤣 however overall I’m super impressed ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Ideal for wine making *by M***. on 17 March 2026* Tried making homemade wine the item was good but unfortunately we weren’t ## Frequently Bought Together - 2x Lalvin EC-1118 Champagne Yeast 5g Sachet 18% Homebrew Wine Making 4.5L-23L - North Mountain Supply Food Grade Yeast Nutrient - 3.5 Ounce Jar - Campden Tablets (sodium metabisulfite) - 2 Oz(100 Tablets) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.hr/products/305950079-2x-lalvin-ec-1118-champagne-yeast-5g-sachet-18-homebrew](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/305950079-2x-lalvin-ec-1118-champagne-yeast-5g-sachet-18-homebrew) --- *Product available on Desertcart Croatia* *Store origin: HR* *Last updated: 2026-07-11*