Mead Yeast
The right yeast is essential for crafting high-quality mead, influencing fermentation speed, alcohol tolerance, and flavor complexity. Whether you're making a traditional dry mead, a fruity melomel, a spiced metheglin, or a bold sack mead, selecting the right strain ensures proper attenuation, balance, and character.
Our Mead Yeast collection includes a variety of liquid and dry yeast strains from trusted brands like Lalvin, Red Star, Mangrove Jack’s, Wyeast, and White Labs. These strains offer high alcohol tolerance, clean fermentations, and nuanced ester profiles, helping brewers achieve everything from crisp and refreshing to rich and full-bodied meads.
To support healthy fermentation and prevent stuck fermentations, we also recommend using yeast nutrients, staggered nutrient additions (SNA), and proper aeration. All of our liquid yeast is stored under strict temperature control with 24-hour monitoring to maintain peak viability.
Choosing a Mead Yeast
Not sure which strain fits your batch? Start with our mead yeast selection guide for comparisons by sweetness, ABV, fruit additions, and fermentation style.
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24-Hour Yeast Shipping Protection | Insulated Mailer + 8 oz Ice Pack
SoCal Brewing Supply4.2 / 5.0
5 Reviews
24-Hour Yeast Shipping Protection for Liquid Yeast Orders This protection option is built for shorter yeast shipments where the goal is to reduce h...
View full detailsCalifornia Ale Yeast | White Labs WLP001 & WLPD001
White Labs5.0 / 5.0
7 Reviews
White Labs California Ale Yeast - WLP001 & WLPD001 The Gold Standard for Clean Fermentation White Labs California Ale Yeast is available in b...
View full detailsFermentis SafAle US-05 American Ale Dry Yeast – 11.5g Sachet
Fermentis5.0 / 5.0
1 Review
Fermentis SafAle US-05 is a classic dry American ale strain for brewers who want a clean fermentation profile, dependable attenuation, and the kind...
View full detailsLalvin 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 detailsCellarScience® CALI Dry Yeast | 15 grams
CellarScienceCellarScience® CALI Dry Yeast is a clean American ale yeast in a 15 g dry sachet. It is the dependable choice when you want fermentation to stay ou...
View full details36-Hour Yeast Shipping Protection | Metallic Mailer + 16 oz Ice Pack
SoCal Brewing Supply5.0 / 5.0
1 Review
36-Hour Yeast Shipping Protection for Liquid Yeast Orders This is our stronger liquid-yeast protection option for customers who want a more robust ...
View full detailsMangrove Jack’s M05 Mead Yeast – 10g Sachet
Mangrove JackHigh-Ester Mead Yeast for Floral, Complex Fermentations Mangrove Jack’s M05 Mead Yeast is a high-performing, top-fermenting strain specifically dev...
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 detailsPremier Cotes des Blancs Dry Wine Yeast | Red Star | 5g
Red Star5.0 / 5.0
1 Review
Premier Cotes des Blancs Dry Wine Yeast from Red Star, in a 5-gram packet, is specifically tailored for crafting delicate white wines, like Chardon...
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 detailsChampagne Yeast | White Labs WLP715 Yeast
White LabsWhite Labs WLP715 Champagne Yeast: Crisp, Clean Fermentation for Sparkling Wines High Alcohol Tolerance and Reliable Performance for Dry, Effervesc...
View full detailsSweet Mead/Wine Yeast | White Labs WLP720 Yeast
White LabsWhite Labs WLP720 Sweet Mead/Wine Yeast: Create Lush, Dessert-Style Meads & Wines Balanced Fermentation with Fruity Aromatics and Sweet Residua...
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 detailsSweet Mead Yeast | Wyeast 4184 Yeast
WyeastSweet Mead Yeast | Wyeast 4184 Specialized Mead Strain for Full-Bodied, Sweet Results Wyeast 4184 Sweet Mead Yeast is a widely used strain for craf...
View full detailsDry Mead Yeast | Wyeast 4632 Yeast
WyeastWyeast 4632 Dry Mead Yeast Clean, Reliable Fermentation for Crisp & Dry Meads Wyeast 4632 Dry Mead Yeast is a liquid yeast strain designed spec...
View full detailsFruity White Wine Yeast | Wyeast 4242
WyeastFruity White Wine Yeast | Wyeast 4242 Expressive, Fruit-Forward Profile for White Wines and Ciders Wyeast 4242 Fruity White Wine Yeast is a liquid ...
View full detailsDry White & Sparkling Wine Yeast | Wyeast 4021
WyeastWyeast 4021 Dry White & Sparkling Wine Yeast Clean, Crisp Fermentation for White & Sparkling Wines Wyeast 4021 Dry White & Sparkling Wi...
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