Lalvin DV10 substitute: what to use instead
Lalvin DV10 (Lallemand)If you cannot get Lalvin DV10, this is the closest replacement and what changes.
Yes. Lalvin EC-1118, or Lalvin QA23 for a cooler ferment is a true substitute for Lalvin DV10; they share the same strain lineage.
Gauge readout
Attenuationferments to dryness
Alcohol tolerance18 % ABV
Fermentation temp10 to 35 C (50 to 95 F)
Attenuation50%75%100%
Alcohol010%20% ABV
Temperature02040 C
Substitution
Lalvin DV10 (Lallemand)
Lalvin EC-1118Lalvin QA23 for a cooler ferment
Original strain vs substitute
| Out of | Lalvin DV10 (Lallemand) |
|---|---|
| Closest substitute | Lalvin EC-1118, or Lalvin QA23 for a cooler ferment |
| Original attenuation | ferments to dryness |
| Original alcohol tolerance | 18 % ABV |
| Original temperature | 10 to 35 C (50 to 95 F) |
Notes
DV10 and EC-1118 are both neutral bayanus champagne strains, so EC-1118 is a true substitute for sparkling base and stuck-ferment restarts.
Both tolerate 18% alcohol and ferment clean and low-foaming. DV10 handles low pH and cold a little better, so for a very cold or very low-pH must DV10 is the safer pick; for everything else the two are interchangeable.
What to buy instead
Related
Sources: Lallemand Oenology Yeast Quick Reference Chart (alcohol tolerance and temperature limits) ยท Lallemand Lalvin EC-1118 Technical Data Sheet