Lalvin 71B substitute: what to use instead
Lalvin 71B (Lallemand)If you cannot get Lalvin 71B, this is the closest replacement and what changes.
Close, with a caveat. Lalvin EC-1118 for a cleaner, drier fruit wine is the nearest substitute for Lalvin 71B, but it will not match on every point.
Gauge readout
Attenuationferments to dryness; can leave softer acidity
Alcohol tolerance14 % ABV
Fermentation temp15 to 30 C (59 to 86 F)
Attenuation50%75%100%
Alcohol010%20% ABV
Temperature02040 C
Substitution
Lalvin 71B (Lallemand)
Lalvin EC-1118 for a cleaner, drier fruit wine
Original strain vs substitute
| Out of | Lalvin 71B (Lallemand) |
|---|---|
| Closest substitute | Lalvin EC-1118 for a cleaner, drier fruit wine |
| Original attenuation | ferments to dryness; can leave softer acidity |
| Original alcohol tolerance | 14 % ABV |
| Original temperature | 15 to 30 C (59 to 86 F) |
Notes
71B is chosen for softening acidity in fruit and country wines; the nearest substitute is another all-purpose wine strain such as EC-1118, with a caveat.
71B partially metabolises malic acid, which softens a sharp high-acid wine; EC-1118 does not, so a swap leaves the wine more acidic and more neutral. If you specifically want the softer, rounder fruit wine, there is no clean substitute for 71B's malic activity.
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Sources: Lallemand Lalvin 71B product page ยท Lallemand Oenology Yeast Quick Reference Chart (alcohol tolerance and temperature limits)