Lalvin Yeasts
Lalvin Yeast, produced by Lallemand, is a globally trusted brand specializing in high-performance dry yeast strains for winemaking, mead fermentation, and hard cider production. Designed for consistency, reliability, and excellent flavor development, Lalvin strains are widely used by homebrewers and commercial brewers alike to achieve specific fermentation goals, from fruit-forward profiles to high-alcohol tolerance.
Our Lalvin Yeast collection includes popular strains like EC-1118, 71B-1122, K1-V1116, D47, and QA23, each selected for its unique fermentation characteristics. EC-1118 is a go-to for champagne, sparkling wines, and high-gravity fermentations, while 71B-1122 enhances fruity esters, making it ideal for meads and fruit wines. K1-V1116 is well suited for fermenting under challenging conditions, and D47 provides a rich mouthfeel and balanced complexity, perfect for white wines and traditional meads.
Lalvin’s dry yeast is easy to store, rehydrate, and pitch, ensuring optimal performance and clean fermentations. Whether you're making wine, mead, or cider, these yeast strains help bring out bold aromatics, enhanced flavors, and proper fermentation kinetics for a professional-quality final product.
Compare Lalvin Mead Yeast Strains
Choosing between 71B, D47, EC-1118, QA23, and K1-V1116 for mead? See our mead yeast selection guide for style-by-style recommendations.
Lalvin EC-1118 (Prise de Mousse) Wine Yeast – 5 g Dry Sachet
LalvinClean, Neutral Fermentation with Reliable “Champagne Yeast” Performance Lalvin EC-1118 (Prise de Mousse) is a classic dry wine yeast known for fast...
View full detailsLalvin 71B-1122 Yeast – 5 g Dry Wine Yeast Sachet (Mead, Cider & Fruit Wine)
LalvinBright, Fruit-Forward Fermentation with a Softer, Smoother Finish Lalvin 71B-1122 is a favorite yeast for mead, cider, and fruit wines because it h...
View full detailsLalvin D47 Yeast – 5 g Dry Wine Yeast Sachet (Mead, Cider & White Wine)
LalvinClean, Aromatic Fermentation for Mead, Cider, and White Wines Lalvin D47 is a classic, widely trusted wine yeast known for producing clean, elegant...
View full detailsLalvin K1-V1116 Yeast | Dry Yeast Package
LalvinLalvin K1-V1116 Wine Yeast – Aromatic Fermentation Power for Wine, Mead, and Cider A Versatile Dry Yeast for Clean, Expressive, Fruit-Forward Ferme...
View full detailsLalvin Bourgovin RC 212 Yeast | 5 Gram Dry Package
LalvinLalvin RC 212 Wine Yeast – Color, Structure, and Classic Red Wine Character A Trusted Red Wine Yeast for Pinot Noir, Zinfandel, and Other Elegant R...
View full detailsLalvin QA23 Yeast | 5 Gram Dry Package
LalvinThe Lalvin QA23 yeast, offered in a 5-gram dry package, is a top choice for crafting exceptional white and rosé wines, with a fermentation capaci...
View full detailsLalvin ICV D254™ Dry Wine Yeast – 8 g Sachet
LalvinRich Mouthfeel, Smooth Tannins, and Concentrated Fruit for Reds & Whites Lalvin ICV D254™ is a premium Saccharomyces cerevisiae wine yeast sele...
View full detailsLalvin BM45 Wine Yeast – 8 g
LalvinLalvin BM45 Wine Yeast – 8g Sachet for Premium Red Wine Fermentations A trusted wine yeast for reds with enhanced mouthfeel, color stability, and ...
View full detailsLallemand Lalvin VP41 Malolactic Bacteria - 2.5g
LalvinLallemand Lalvin VP41 Malolactic Bacteria – 2.5g for Reliable MLF in Up to 66 Gallons of Wine A trusted dry malolactic bacteria culture for red, w...
View full detailsLalvin M Wine Yeast – 8 g
LalvinLalvin M (Montrachet) Wine Yeast – 8g Sachet for Red, White, and Rosé Winemaking A dependable wine yeast for reds, especially Grenache, with a fai...
View full detailsLalvin ICV D80™ (D-80) – Dry Wine Yeast (8 g)
LalvinBig Reds with Enhanced Mid-Palate Volume and Fine-Grain Tannin Structure Lalvin ICV D80™ (often called D-80) is a premium dry wine yeast selected i...
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