hulsey24 Member Joined Aug 12, 2010 Messages 7 Reaction score 0 Location alabama Aug 16, 2010 #1 What is the best kind of yeast to use for strawberry wine? The recipe I have calls for D47 but I can't find it at my local store...
What is the best kind of yeast to use for strawberry wine? The recipe I have calls for D47 but I can't find it at my local store...
gratus fermentatio Well-Known Member Joined Jun 30, 2008 Messages 13,483 Reaction score 4,062 Location Montana Aug 17, 2010 #2 You might try Lalvin K1V-1116. Choose your yeast like you would choose a tool. Here's a handy link: http://winemaking.jackkeller.net/strains.asp Regards, GF
You might try Lalvin K1V-1116. Choose your yeast like you would choose a tool. Here's a handy link: http://winemaking.jackkeller.net/strains.asp Regards, GF
2ndGenBrewer Well-Known Member Joined Nov 7, 2009 Messages 153 Reaction score 3 Location Denver Aug 17, 2010 #3 GF is right. A good yeast is like a good tool. My opinion would be to use Lavin 71B-1122 (bread for preservation of fruit flavor). I've used it for strawberry mead and WOW I could really taste the strawberries.
GF is right. A good yeast is like a good tool. My opinion would be to use Lavin 71B-1122 (bread for preservation of fruit flavor). I've used it for strawberry mead and WOW I could really taste the strawberries.