Distillers Yeast

Lalvin EC1118 is a fermentation workhorse, ideal for any application requiring strong performance, high alcohol tolerance, and minimal flavor interference Its reliability under stress makes it a staple in both home and commercial fermentations where consistency is critical Versatile, robust yeast for clean and complete fermentations Lalvin EC1118 is a highly reliable and neutral yeast strain, originally isolated from the Champagne region. Renowned for its strong fermentation kinetics and high alcohol tolerance, EC1118 is widely used in sparkling wine production, secondary fermentations, ciders, fruit wines, and distillation mashes. Its clean fermentation profile ensures the preservation of varietal and fruit character, making it a staple for winemakers seeking consistency and purity. Key Features: Alcohol Tolerance: Up to 18% v/v, suitable for high-alcohol fermentations. Fermentation Temperature Range: 10–30°C (50–86°F), allowing flexibility across various fermentation conditions. Killer Factor: Killer positive, inhibiting many wild and sensitive yeast strains, aiding in maintaining fermentation dominance. Nutrient Requirements: Low to moderate; benefits from complex nutrients in low-nitrogen musts or high-alcohol applications. Flocculation: Low to medium, resulting in compact lees and improved clarity. SO₂ Production: Low to moderate, minimizing the need for additional sulfur dioxide additions. H₂S Production: Low, reducing the risk of off-odors. Fermentation Profile & Flavor Contribution EC1118 is prized for its neutral sensory impact, producing very few esters or higher alcohols. This clean profile allows the varietal character, terroir expression, or adjunct flavors (in cider or fruit fermentations) to shine through. It is known to minimize the perception of residual sweetness due to its ability to ferment to dryness even under stressful conditions. While not typically chosen for aromatic complexity, EC1118 produces a subtle spectrum of fermentation-derived volatiles such as ethyl esters and low levels of isoamyl alcohol under certain conditions. It has low volatile acid production and is particularly good at suppressing undesirable wild microbes. Applications: Sparkling Wines & Traditional Method (Méthode Champenoise): Due to high pressure and alcohol tolerance. Stuck Fermentations: Excellent restart yeast thanks to its resilience and killer activity. Ciders: Clean fermenter that allows fruit expression and can handle cold temperatures. Fruit Wines: Neutral character supports delicate fruit aromas without masking them. Distillation Ferments: High attenuation and ethanol yield. Mead: Strong fermenter in low-nutrient environments when supplemented properly. Beer (Hybrid Styles): Occasionally used in brut-style beers or for attenuation of residual sugars in high-gravity ales. Flavor Profile: Neutral Base: Minimal sensory contribution, allowing primary ingredients to dominate. Enhanced Freshness: May enhance the perception of dryness and freshness. Clean Finish: Very low ester and fusel production, resulting in a crisp and reliable finish. Usage: Rehydration: Rehydrate in 10 times its weight of chlorine-free water at 35–40°C (95–104°F) for 15–20 minutes. Stir gently to avoid clumping. Pitch Rate: Use 0.2–0.4 grams per liter (1–1.5 grams per gallon) for optimal fermentation and flavor development. Nutrient Addition: Supplement with yeast nutrient to enhance fermentation kinetics and prevent sluggish behavior, especially in high-sugar or low-nitrogen musts. Fermentation Temperature: Maintain between 10°C and 30°C (50°F and 86°F) to optimize fermentation performance and preserve desired flavor profiles. Click here for a PDF of the MoreWine Manual on re-hydrating wine yeast. Click here for a PDF of the MoreWine Yeast and Grape Pairing Guide.

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Our Whiskey Distillery Yeast is a pure culture Whiskey Strain of Saccharomyces Cerevisiae used widely in commercial whiskey production, with robust and authentic aromatics even in high-alcohol fermentations. Includes the advantage of complete nutrition and amyloglucosidase. This enables both complete dextrin conversion of malt or grain for maximum yield as well as rapid fermentation to 15% ABV which is very high for standard whiskey low beers. Sufficient for 6.6 gallon fermentation. Statistics: Ideal Water Start Temp: 86° F Ferment Temp Range: 63 - 73° F (17 - 23° C)  

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Our Rum Distillery Yeast is an Osmophilic Saccharomyces Cerevisiae strain especially suited to 50:50 blend of molasses and sucrose fermentations to 15%ABV. Contains complete nutrition for rapid fermentation. Producing full, rich fruity aromatics, it also includes amyloglucosidase enzyme for breaking longer-chain sugars for optimum yield. Sufficient for 6.6 gallon fermentation. Statistics: Max Sugar Quantity: 15%ABV Ideal Water Start Temp: 86° F Ferment Temp Range: 77 - 86° F (25 - 30° C)

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Rapid fermentation & high alcohol yield – TurboShine ferments quickly, producing up to 20% alcohol with minimal volatile compounds. Clean wash quality – Delivers a very clean wash, ideal for high-quality distillation. Versatile temperature range – Works efficiently in a wide temperature range (68°-100°F), with an optimal range of 80-90°F. CellarScience TurboShine ferments rapidly with a high alcohol yield and low volatile production. Produces a very clean wash up to 20% alcohol. The suggested dosage is 20 g of TurboShine per gallon of wash. Made from a high temperature tolerant Saccharomyces Cerevisiae yeast strain blended with organic and non-organic nitrogen, phosphates, sulphates, micro-nutrients and enzymes. Very clean wash quality Rapid fermentation rate High alcohol yield / Low volatile production Capable of fermenting between 68° and 100°F Optimum temperature range is 80-90°F Production of up to 20% alcohol

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Classic is the best selling Turbo Yeast world-wide, performing excellently under most conditions, capable of fermenting 6kg of sugar in 36 hours. It reaches 18% ABV where 8kg of sugar is used and has excellent temperature tolerance. Classic has been further improved with the inclusion of new mineral absorbents, further improving distillate quality. Characteristics: Best all-rounder. Great results in any climate. Max Sugar Quantity: 13.2 lbs (6 kg) Ideal Water Start Temp: 104° F (40° C) Ferment Temp Range: 64 - 86° F (18 - 30° C) Ideal Ferment Temp: 77° F (25° C) Approx. Ethanol %: 14.5%

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Liquor Quik Super Yeast X-Press is the new generation high alcohol turbo that can produce 25 liters (6.5 U.S. Gallons) of 20% alcohol base in as little as 5 days. The new X-Press is completely stackable, which means that you can ferment multiple packs at a time, as long as the sugar, water, and temperature is kept constant. It works by fermentation of a special distiller's yeast and complex blend of nutrients and vitamins. View the instructions, including ways to further increase your alcohol. Available in 135 g and 25 kg sizes.  

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Our Vodka Distillery Yeast is a high yield Vodka Strain with extraordinarily low metabolite production; ideal for use with sugar, grain or potato feedstock in Vodka or other white spirit production. Provides complete nutrition for easy fermentation of low-nutrition ashes together with myloglucosidase enzyme or dextrins conversion. Sufficient for 6.6 gallon fermentation. Statistics: Ideal Water Start Temp: 86° F Ferment Temp Range: 63 - 73° F (17 - 23° C)

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S is recommended for neutral alcohol applications Well-suited for batch and continuous fermentations of molasses and pure sugars Performs well when pitched directly in the fermenter Pinnacle Distillers Yeast (S) is an active dry yeast well-suited for use in batch and continuous fermentations of molasses and pure sugars. It has a high tolerance to early residual sugars. This workhorse strain has a neutral profile and ferments very quickly. In addition to rum, it works quite well for hard seltzer. Has a high cell count (>1 x 10¹⁰ cells/g) Rehydrates well in direct pitch applications Has high ethanol and temperature tolerance Has organic acid tolerance Can be used in conjunction with nutritional and vitamin supplementations Application: This yeast product has optimal performance within a pH range of 4.0 to 5.0 but can ferment well in the range of 3.5 to 6.0. Optimal fermentation temperature is dependent on other stresses present (i.e. organic acid, ethanol and pH) but generally ferments well in the range of 92-98°F (33-37°C). Under various process conditions, this yeast can produce high ethanol titres under a broad range of applications and substrate type. Directions for Use: Yeast can be added directly to a fermenter at a dose rate of between 1.67-4.17 lbs per 1,000 gallons of wort (0.2-0.5 kg per 1,000L of wort). Storage: Store in a cool, dry place. Product should be used within three years of its production date for best performance. Packages which have lost their vacuum seal should not be used. Opened packages can be stored cool and used within 3-4 days. Regulatory: All yeast conforms to current local regulations. Pinnacle Distillers Yeast began its life more than 30 years ago within the Scotch whisky sector. Over time, their yeast has become a well-established essential ingredient in the making of some of the finest award-winning malt and grain whiskies we are drinking today – not only in Scotland but around the world. In response to the growth of global spirits using many different substrates and a variety of multiple-sized, challenging processes, the family of Pinnacle Distillers Yeast has grown and is still increasing to meet future market demands.

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For the ultimate spirit quality! Turbo Carbon is specifically designed for use during fermentation, and is the perfect alternative to Turbo Sugar where it is unavailable. It has a unique activated internal pore structure which removes impurities not taken out by post distillation filtration. It significantly improves the performance of all Turbo Yeasts and is essential for use with Triple Distilled Turbo Yeast.

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The ideal yeast for producing a very neutral, clean base for hard seltzers, canned cocktails, further distillation, etc.  Works with malt or sugar fermentations Includes nutrients and pH buffers to keep fermentation humming to finish  Able to handle high levels of ethanol and osmotic pressure Ferments clean up to 80°F ​Our motto is to Empower Your Creative Vision. Origin is a unique style of yeast used to create a neutral alcoholic base that acts as the Origin upon which you layer other flavors. Perfect for Hard Seltzers, Canned Cocktails, and whatever else you can dream up. Also great for neutral washes designed for distillation and tough to ferment honey-based mead fermentations. Works on both sugar, honey, and malt-based fermentations. The secret sauce is a very neutral, high alcohol tolerant yeast combined with nutrients and pH buffers. The non-urea-based nutrients help the yeast in simple sugar mediums naturally low in nutrients. pH buffers ensure a high enough pH to allow the yeast to run to completion in even the toughest of situations. The yeast strain used in Origin is a very low producer of H2S and fruity esters resulting in a clean final product. Origin stays clean at higher fermentation temperatures up to 80°F. Origin could technically be called a Turbo Yeast being packed with nutrients. However, we don't like that association as many turbo Yeasts are not selected and assembled for quality and flavor but rather price and speed. Turbo Yeasts also do not include pH buffers. Origin will work with all commonly used sugars, including sucrose, dextrose, and liquid invert sugar. When fermenting wort from malted barley, use our Brutzyme Glucoamylase Enzyme to break down α-1,4 and α-1,6 glycosidic linkages of starch, dextrins, and oligosaccharides for a drier, more fully attenuated final product. Pilot batches should always be performed to find the optimum final product for your further vision. Directions: Add 10 to 20 g per gal (2.5 to 5 g per liter) directly into your fermentation with no hydration required. Ferment between 65 to 80°F (18-27°C). We recommend starting with a dosage of 15 g per gal (4 g per liter) and adjusting as desired in future batches.

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Fast, formerly known as Express, is the fastest Turbo on the planet, fermenting out 6kg of sugar in less than 24 hours and producing very good distillate quality. It is important that water start temperature is correct and only 6kg of sugar is used to get maximum speed. Characteristics: Fastest Performing Max Sugar Quantity: 13.2 lbs (6 kg) Ideal Water Start Temp: 104° F (40° C) Ferment Temp Range: 68 - 86° F (20 - 30° C) Ideal Ferment Temp: 77° F (25° C) Approx. Ethanol %: 12.5%

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MG+ is recommended for both malt and grain fermentations for the production of whiskey Tolerant of high gravities and high temperatures Performs well when pitched directly in the fermenter Pinnacle Distillers Yeast (MG+) is an active dry yeast well-suited for use in both malt and grain fermentations. It has the collective capability to tolerate high gravity and temperature. This is one of the leading strains in Scotland for making Scotch Whisky. It is a little more robust for a typical bourbon mash, but it also works for American single malts, bourbons, and ryes. Has a high cell count (>1 x 10¹⁰ cells/g) Rehydrates well in direct pitch applications Is noted for its resulting spirit having high organoleptic qualities Application: This yeast product can be applied in a variety of cereal based mashes. Pinnacle Distillers Yeast (MG+) can withstand a wide range of starting fermentation temperatures with an optimum range of 82-100°F (28-38°C). Yeast can be either pitched directly to the attemperated mash or rehydrated. Directions for Use: Yeast can be added directly to a fermenter at a dose rate of between 4.17-7.5 lbs per 1,000 gallons of wort (0.5-0.9 kg per 1,000L of wort). Storage: Store in a cool, dry place. Product should be used within three years of its production date for best performance. Packages which have lost their vacuum seal should not be used. Opened packages can be stored cool and used within 3-4 days. Regulatory: All yeast conforms to current local regulations. Pinnacle Distillers Yeast began its life more than 30 years ago within the Scotch whisky sector. Over time, their yeast has become a well-established essential ingredient in the making of some of the finest award-winning malt and grain whiskies we are drinking today – not only in Scotland but around the world. In response to the growth of global spirits using many different substrates and a variety of multiple-sized, challenging processes, the family of Pinnacle Distillers Yeast has grown and is still increasing to meet future market demands.  

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The only Turbo to use when the ambient temperature is above 91° F (33° C). Delivers excellent quality alcohol in hot conditions. Heat Wave is also the only yeast we recommend for `stacking`. Up to a 200 litre volume can be fermented using 8 sachets (providing the start liquid temperature and air temperature are both 68° F). Characteristics: Excellent quality alcohol in hot conditions. Max Sugar Quantity: 13.2 lbs (6 kg) Ideal Water Start Temp: 68° F (20° C) Ferment Temp Range: 68 - 104° F (20 - 40° C) Ideal Ferment Temp: 86° F (30° C) Approx. Ethanol %: 13.0%

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Triple Distilled Turbo yeast should be used where ultimate alcohol quality is of primary importance. Only use this Turbo Yeast strain where cool air temperature (65° F) can be maintained. This is a revolutionary breakthrough in Turbo Yeast development making it possible to produce "triple distilled" quality alcohol in the home. Characteristics: Ultimate alcohol quality Max Sugar Quantity: 15.4 lbs (7 kg) Ideal Water Start Temp: 86° F (30° C) Ferment Temp Range: 64 - 75° F (18 - 24° C) Ideal Ferment Temp: 68° F (20° C) Approx. Ethanol %: 15.0%

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Removes over 90% of yeast, solids, and other compounds from your wash within 24 hours, resulting in a remarkably clear liquid ready for distillation. Prevents the release of off-flavors, smells, and impurities that occur when yeast cells are boiled, ensuring a cleaner and smoother final product. Simply add Turbo Clear directly to your wash – no complicated filtering or additional equipment required. Transform your alcohol quality. Turbo Clear is added directly into your wash and within 24 hours separates over 90% of the yeast cells, solids and other compounds from the wash so that you can siphon out your clear wash, leaving the sediment behind. If Turbo Clear is not used and yeast cells are added to your boiler, the cells will break open during the boiling process releasing off-flavors, smells, impurities absorbed by fermentation, clays and carbons back into the distillate. For the very best alcohol quality use Turbo clear in every wash and rack carefully before distillation. Mixing Instructions Part A: Once fermentation is complete, stir the wash vigorously to remove the gas. Once degassed, add the contents of Part A and stir well, then leave to stand for 1 hour.   Part B: After 1 hour, slowly pour Part B evenly over the top of the wash while stirring gently to help spread it evenly. Do not stir vigorously as this will disrupt the clearing process. Leave to clear for at least 24 hours. During this time Part B will drop down from the top, taking unwanted yeast and other compounds with it to the bottom. Ingredients / Allergens Ingredients: Water, silica solution, acid (malic acid), chitosan (crustaceans), preservative (sodium metabisulphite). Allergens included: Sulfites and crustaceans.    

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G is recommended for neutral alcohol applications Well-suited for use in simultaneous saccharification fermentations of starch substrates from grain Performs well when pitched directly in the fermenter Pinnacle Distillers Yeast (G) is an active dry yeast well-suited for use in simultaneous saccharification fermentations of starch substrates from grain. It has a high tolerance to liberated glucose. A relatively simple, straight-forward strain for neutral spirits. Commonly used for vodka or gin but could be used to bourbon as well. Has a high cell count (>20 x 10⁹ cells/g) Rehydrates well in direct pitch applications Has high ethanol and temperature tolerance Has organic acid tolerance Can be used in conjunction with glucoamylase and alpha amylase enzyme systems Application: This yeast product has optimal performance within a pH range of 4.0 to 5.0 but can ferment well in the range of 3.5 to 6.0. Optimal fermentation temperature is dependent on other stresses present (i.e. organic acid, ethanol and pH) but generally ferments well in the range of 92-98°F (33-37°C). Under various process conditions, this yeast can produce high ethanol up to and beyond 16% w/v. Directions for Use: Yeast can be added directly to a fermenter at a dose rate of between 1.67-4.17 lbs per 1,000 gallons of wort (0.2-0.5 kg per 1,000L of wort). Storage: Store in a cool, dry place. Product should be used within two years of its production date for best performance. Packages which have lost their vacuum seal should not be used. Opened packages can be stored cool and used within 3-4 days. Regulatory: All yeast conforms to current local regulations. Pinnacle Distillers Yeast began its life more than 30 years ago within the Scotch whisky sector. Over time, their yeast has become a well-established essential ingredient in the making of some of the finest award-winning malt and grain whiskies we are drinking today – not only in Scotland but around the world. In response to the growth of global spirits using many different substrates and a variety of multiple-sized, challenging processes, the family of Pinnacle Distillers Yeast has grown and is still increasing to meet future market demands.

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M is recommended for malt-based fermentations for the production of whisky Rapidly consumes maltose and produces a flavorful spirit Performs well when pitched directly in the fermenter Pinnacle Distillers Yeast (M) is an active dry yeast well-suited for malt-based fermentations. It rapidly consumes maltose and produces a flavorful spirit. This traditional M-type strain has been around for nearly three decades and is typically used for traditional Scotch style spirits.  Has a high cell count (>1 x 10¹⁰ cells/g) Rehydrates well in direct pitch applications Is noted for its resulting spirit having high organoleptic qualities Application: This yeast product can be applied in a variety of malt mashes. Pinnacle Distillers Yeast (M) can withstand a wide range of starting fermentation temperatures with an optimum range of 82-90°F (28-32°C). Yeast can be either pitched directly to the attemperated mash or rehydrated. Directions for Use: Yeast can be added directly to a fermenter at a dose rate of between 4.17-7.5 lbs per 1,000 gallons of wort (0.5-0.9 kg per 1,000L of wort). Storage: Store in a cool, dry place. Product should be used within three years of its production date for best performance. Packages which have lost their vacuum seal should not be used. Opened packages can be stored cool and used within 3-4 days. Regulatory: All yeast conforms to current local regulations. Pinnacle Distillers Yeast began its life more than 30 years ago within the Scotch whisky sector. Over time, their yeast has become a well-established essential ingredient in the making of some of the finest award-winning malt and grain whiskies we are drinking today – not only in Scotland but around the world. In response to the growth of global spirits using many different substrates and a variety of multiple-sized, challenging processes, the family of Pinnacle Distillers Yeast has grown and is still increasing to meet future market demands.  

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