Lalvin K1-V1116 Yeast | Dry Yeast Package

Lalvin K1-V1116 Wine Yeast – Aromatic Fermentation Power for Wine, Mead, and Cider

A Versatile Dry Yeast for Clean, Expressive, Fruit-Forward Fermentations

Lalvin K1-V1116 is a highly reliable dry wine yeast trusted by winemakers, mead makers, and cider makers for its strong fermentation performance, broad versatility, and ability to enhance fresh fruit and floral aromatics. Available in 5 gram and 8 gram package sizes, this strain is an excellent choice for fermentations where clean results, strong attenuation, and bright aromatic expression are the goal.

Originally selected for its ability to perform well in challenging fermentation conditions, K1-V1116 is especially well suited for white wines, fruit wines, meads, and ciders. It is known for helping preserve delicate fruit character while contributing a fresh, expressive finish that works beautifully across a wide range of fermentation styles.

Why Choose Lalvin K1-V1116?

• Excellent Aromatic Expression: Helps promote floral and fruity aroma development, making it a favorite for wines, ciders, and meads where freshness and fruit character are important.
• Strong Fermentation Performance: A dependable strain for difficult fermentations, including higher sugar musts and lower nutrient conditions.
• Wide Temperature Range: Performs well across a broad fermentation range, giving makers more flexibility during fermentation management.
• High Alcohol Tolerance: Suitable for beverages that require a yeast capable of handling higher alcohol environments.
• Clean and Reliable Results: Known for producing a clean fermentation profile while helping maintain the quality and stability of the finished beverage.

Ideal Uses for K1-V1116

Lalvin K1-V1116 is a great all-around yeast for a variety of fermented beverages, especially when the goal is to preserve and enhance aromatic intensity. It is commonly used for:

• White Wine: Excellent for aromatic whites where fresh fruit and floral notes are desired.
• Fruit Wine: Helps showcase varietal fruit character with a clean finish.
• Mead: A dependable mead yeast choice for producing expressive aromatics and a strong fermentation.
• Cider: Works well in ciders where bright fruit character and reliable attenuation are important.

Performance Highlights

• Package Sizes: 5 g or 8 g dry yeast sachets
• Fermentation Use: Suitable for small batch fermentations up to approximately 6 gallons, depending on recipe and pitching rate
• Alcohol Tolerance: Up to 18%
• Fermentation Temperature Range: 50°F - 95°F
• Best For: White wine, fruit wine, cider, and mead

A Great Yeast to Keep on Hand

If you are looking for a versatile wine yeast that can also shine in mead and cider, Lalvin K1-V1116 is an outstanding option. Its ability to ferment cleanly, perform under difficult conditions, and enhance fresh fruit aromatics makes it one of the most useful dry yeast strains for home fermenters.