Yeast for Skeeter Pee?

[Cpt_Kirks]

I don't know Jack about wine yeast.

Which yeast would be best for a batch of Skeeter Pee, or does it really matter?

I'm guessing a BIG starter would be in order, probably just made with sugar.

 

[CapnSnazz]

Maybe just A standard white wine yeast? Like Lalvin ICV D-47 Yeast.

I've actually never made skeeter pee so I'm not that familiar with it. I have read and heard of people even using standard baker's yeast too.

 

[pabloj13]

I used Lalvin EC-1118. Made a starter from the must. Basically rehydrated the yeast in warm water with 1 tbsp sugar. Once the krausen formed, I ladled in a little bit of must at a time (maybe a half cup at first and then a cup after that) After each ladle I allowed the yeast to take back off and show activity. If you do this over the course of a day and build up a 1-2liter starter (preferably on the larger side) you should have plenty of yeast. Mine fermented down to 0.995.

 

[bob1852]

I used two packs of EC1118 without a starter and it worked fine. Using some GoFerm while rehydrating would work nicely.