T Tony moree Junior Joined Jul 19, 2019 Messages 17 Reaction score 2 Feb 3, 2022 #1 What is the best yeast to use in fruit wines. Strawberry, grape, cherry, ect.. thanks in advance.
O Ohio Bob Senior Member Joined Jan 29, 2022 Messages 1,273 Reaction score 2,393 Location Cleveland, Ohio area Feb 3, 2022 #2 I’ve often heard a neutral yeast like EC1118 is good.
W wpt-me Member Joined Mar 4, 2013 Messages 361 Reaction score 163 Location Western Maine Feb 3, 2022 #3 I have always used 71B. Bill
oppyland Senior Member Supporting Member Joined Aug 26, 2018 Messages 226 Reaction score 321 Location SC Wisconsin Feb 3, 2022 #4 I've made several batches of pear, rhubarb and raspberry with EC1118. I like it because it's a workhorse and gives me a predictable ferment in spite of the dumb stuff I have done to discourage it.
I've made several batches of pear, rhubarb and raspberry with EC1118. I like it because it's a workhorse and gives me a predictable ferment in spite of the dumb stuff I have done to discourage it.
salcoco Veteran Wine Maker Supporting Member Joined Jan 1, 2007 Messages 3,222 Reaction score 1,659 Location Kansas Feb 4, 2022 #5 71b keeps the aromatics which will affect the taste.
mikewatkins727 Well beyond middle age Supporting Member Joined Dec 24, 2013 Messages 703 Reaction score 946 Location Eaton, OH Feb 4, 2022 #6 I have used Premier Classique , Côte des Blancs (Red Star)& RC212 (Lalvin).
Rembee Country Wine Artisan 🍷 Supporting Member Joined Jan 6, 2021 Messages 449 Reaction score 745 Location Southern Mississippi Feb 4, 2022 #7 71B is my go to yeast for my darker country wines. For my apple wines my go to yeast is D47.
mikewatkins727 Well beyond middle age Supporting Member Joined Dec 24, 2013 Messages 703 Reaction score 946 Location Eaton, OH Feb 4, 2022 #8 D47 (Forgot this one)