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product_id: 500955919
title: "Lalvin K1-V1116 Wine Yeast (10 Pack) - Make Wine Cider Mead Kombucha At Home - 5 g Sachets - Saccharomyces cerevisiae - Sold by CAPYBARA Distributors Inc."
brand: "capybara distributors inc."
price: "$31"
currency: NZD
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
category: "Capybara Distributors Inc."
url: https://www.desertcart.nz/products/500955919-lalvin-k1-v1116-wine-yeast-10-pack-make-wine-cider
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region: New Zealand
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# Up to 18% alcohol tolerance 10 sachets, 5g each, covers 4.5-23L Ferments between 10-35°C Lalvin K1-V1116 Wine Yeast (10 Pack) - Make Wine Cider Mead Kombucha At Home - 5 g Sachets - Saccharomyces cerevisiae - Sold by CAPYBARA Distributors Inc.

**Brand:** capybara distributors inc.
**Price:** $31
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🍷 Elevate your homebrew game with the Swiss Army yeast of winemaking!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Lalvin K1-V1116 Wine Yeast (10 Pack) - Make Wine Cider Mead Kombucha At Home - 5 g Sachets - Saccharomyces cerevisiae - Sold by CAPYBARA Distributors Inc. by capybara distributors inc.
- **How much does it cost?** $31 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- capybara distributors inc. enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted capybara distributors inc. brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Trusted & Proven:** Selected by INRA Montpellier and loved by homebrewers worldwide
- • **Floral Aroma Booster:** Transforms neutral grapes into aromatic masterpieces with high ester production
- • **Precision Inoculation:** Each 5g sachet efficiently ferments up to 23L for consistent results
- • **Versatile Wine Styles:** Perfect for aromatic reds, whites, late harvest, and sparkling wines
- • **Robust Fermentation Power:** Thrives in tough conditions—low temp, low turbidity, and low fatty acids

## Overview

Lalvin K1-V1116 is a premium wine yeast strain designed for home and small-scale winemakers seeking floral, aromatic profiles. With an alcohol tolerance up to 18% and a broad fermentation temperature range (10-35°C), it excels in challenging conditions and supports multiple wine styles. Packaged in 10 convenient 5g sachets, it offers precise inoculation for batches between 4.5 to 23 liters, making it a versatile and reliable choice for crafting high-quality wines.

## Description

desertcart.com: Lalvin K1-V1116 Wine Yeast (10 Pack) - Make Wine Cider Mead Kombucha At Home - 5 g Sachets - Saccharomyces cerevisiae - Sold by CAPYBARA Distributors Inc. : Grocery & Gourmet Food

Review: Simply fine yeast - Yeast was perfectly viable and made great tasting mead. (I have been told that Lalvin K1-V1116 is the “Swiss army knife” of yeasts). It is incredibly well rounded.
Review: Great product - Exactly what we were looking for. Great price.

## Features

- INCLUDES: 10 packs (5 g sachets) of Lalvin K1-V1116 wine yeast.
- Manufactured by Lallemand Inc. and re-packaged in Canada by CAPYBARA Distributors Inc.
- INOCULATION RATE: 5g Sachet Makes 4.5L-23L
- WINE STYLES: Aromatic red, white, late harvest and sparkling wines.
- ALCOHOL TOLERANCE: Up to 18%; FERMENTATION RANGE: 10-35°C (50-95°F); GRAPE VARIETY PAIRING: Brings fresh floral aromas to neutral varieties or high-yield grapes.
- Lalvin K1 V1116 has been selected by INRA Montpellier located in France in the Mediterranean region. When fermented at low temperatures (below 16°C) and with the right addition of nutrients, Lalvin K1 V1116 is one of the yeast producing the most floral esters (isoamyl acetate, hexyl acetate, phenyl ethyl acetate). Among the high ester producers, Lalvin K1 V1116 is the most resistant strain in difficult fermentation conditions, such as low turbidity, low temperature and low fatty acid content.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN  | B0BG3K7MR6 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #21,357 in Grocery & Gourmet Food ( See Top 100 in Grocery & Gourmet Food ) #6 in Winemaking Yeasts & Cultures |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (806) |
| Manufacturer  | CAPYBARA Distributors Inc. |
| Package Dimensions  | 7.52 x 2.99 x 0.71 inches; 0.18 ounces |
| UPC  | 628693605038 |
| Units  | 1.7637 Ounce |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** CAPYBARA Distributors Inc.
- **Item Form:** Powder
- **Item Weight:** 5 Grams
- **Number of Items:** 10
- **Unit Count:** 1.7637 Ounce

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Size** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Is this yeast gluten free?**
A: According to the package, yes it is gluten free

**Q: How much does each packet make?**
A: Each 5 g packet can make anythng between 4.5L to 23L.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Simply fine yeast
*by D***N on January 4, 2026*

Yeast was perfectly viable and made great tasting mead. (I have been told that Lalvin K1-V1116 is the “Swiss army knife” of yeasts). It is incredibly well rounded.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great product
*by J***N on November 17, 2025*

Exactly what we were looking for. Great price.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Works like a charm
*by I***P on January 4, 2026*

I purchased this yeast for the first time to make alcoholic kombucha and it worked great.

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*Last updated: 2026-02-09*