Wine Yeast (5 g | 0.17 oz)

Saccharomyces Bayanus Wine Yeast for Reds, Whites, Sparkling Wines, Fruit Wine & Cider

ABC Crafted Series Wine Yeast is a premium Saccharomyces bayanus strain designed for dependable fermentation across a wide range of wine styles. Ideal for home winemakers and craft beverage makers, this versatile yeast performs well in red wines, white wines, fruit wines, sparkling wines, cider, and other compatible fermentation projects.

With alcohol tolerance up to 18% ABV and a flexible fermentation temperature range of 14–32°C / 57–90°F, this yeast is a strong choice for both standard and higher-alcohol wines. It supports active fermentation while helping develop complex aromatics and a clean finished profile.

Key Features

• Size: 5 g / 0.17 oz sachet
• Yeast Strain: Premium Saccharomyces bayanus wine yeast.
• Versatile Wine Use: Suitable for red wine, white wine, fruit wine, sparkling wine, cider, and compatible craft beverages.
• High Alcohol Tolerance: Handles up to 18% ABV under suitable fermentation conditions.
• Robust Fermentation: Promotes active, efficient fermentation for reliable winemaking results.
• Flexible Temperature Range: Performs effectively from 14–32°C / 57–90°F.
• Aromatic Development: Supports ester production for added aroma complexity in finished wines.
• Large Batch Capacity: One 5 g sachet is suitable for fermenting up to 23 L / 6 gal.
• Long Shelf Life: Remains potent for up to 24 months when stored properly.
• Produced in Sweden: Made for consistent quality and dependable fermentation performance.

Common Uses

Use ABC Crafted Series Wine Yeast for home winemaking, red wine, white wine, fruit wine, sparkling wine, cider, high-alcohol wines, aromatic wine styles, small-batch fermentation, wine kits, and craft beverage production.

Best For

• Red wine
• White wine
• Sparkling wine
• Fruit wine
• Cider
• Wine kits
• High-alcohol wines
• Aromatic wine styles
• Small-batch winemaking
• Home winemaking
• Craft beverage fermentation
• 23 L / 6 gal batches

How to Use

1. Prepare Must or Juice: Make sure your must, juice, or wine kit is prepared according to your recipe.
2. Sanitize Equipment: Clean and sanitize all wine-contact equipment before pitching yeast.
3. Pitch Yeast: Add the yeast according to your wine kit instructions or winemaking protocol.
4. Maintain Temperature: Ferment within the recommended temperature range of 14–32°C / 57–90°F.
5. Monitor Fermentation: Allow fermentation to complete before stabilizing, clearing, aging, or bottling.
6. Proceed as Directed: Continue with your wine kit, cider, or craft beverage process.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Q: What type of yeast is this?
  A: ABC Crafted Series Wine Yeast is a Saccharomyces bayanus wine yeast strain.
• Q: What size is the sachet?
  A: Each sachet contains 5 g / 0.17 oz of wine yeast.
• Q: How much wine can one sachet ferment?
  A: One 5 g sachet is suitable for fermenting up to 23 L / 6 gal when used according to your recipe or winemaking instructions.
• Q: What wine styles can I use it for?
  A: It can be used for red wine, white wine, fruit wine, sparkling wine, cider, wine kits, and compatible craft beverage projects.
• Q: What is the alcohol tolerance?
  A: This yeast can handle up to approximately 18% ABV under suitable fermentation conditions.
• Q: What temperature range does it work in?
  A: It performs effectively from 14–32°C / 57–90°F.
• Q: Can it be used for cider?
  A: Yes. It can be used for compatible cider and fruit-based fermentation projects.
• Q: Where is it produced?
  A: This yeast is produced in Sweden.
• Q: How should it be stored?
  A: Store sealed in a cool, dry place away from heat, moisture, and direct sunlight.

Important Use Notes

• Use according to your recipe, wine kit instructions, or winemaking protocol.
• Maintain proper sanitation before pitching yeast.
• Fermentation results may vary based on temperature, nutrients, sugar level, must composition, and oxygen exposure.
• Alcohol tolerance depends on fermentation conditions.
• Store sealed in a cool, dry place until use.
• Keep away from heat, moisture, and direct sunlight.
• Wine juice, concentrate, additives, fermenter, bottles, corks, closures, and other supplies are sold separately unless included.
• Follow local laws and regulations for home alcohol production.

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