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product_id: 500955919
title: "K1V1116 (10Pk)"
brand: "capybara distributors inc."
price: "$31"
currency: NZD
in_stock: null
reviews_count: 13
category: "Capybara Distributors Inc."
url: https://www.desertcart.nz/products/500955919-k1v1116-10pk
store_origin: NZ
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 K1V1116 (10Pk)

**Brand:** capybara distributors inc.
**Price:** $31
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 🍷 Elevate your home winemaking game with the yeast that never quits!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** K1V1116 (10Pk) by capybara distributors inc.
- **How much does it cost?** $31 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.nz](https://www.desertcart.nz/products/500955919-k1v1116-10pk)

## Best For

- capybara distributors inc. enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted capybara distributors inc. brand quality
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## Key Features

- • **Trusted by Experts:** Selected by INRA Montpellier and loved by homebrewers for its Swiss army knife versatility.
- • **Floral Aroma Booster:** Transforms neutral grapes into aromatic masterpieces with rich floral esters.
- • **Precision Inoculation:** Each 5g sachet efficiently ferments up to 23 liters, ensuring consistent results every batch.
- • **Resilient Under Pressure:** Thrives in tough conditions—low temperature, low turbidity, and scarce nutrients.
- • **Versatile Fermentation Powerhouse:** Perfect for aromatic reds, whites, late harvest, and sparkling wines.

## Overview

Lalvin K1-V1116 is a premium wine yeast strain designed for home and small-scale winemakers seeking floral, aromatic profiles. It tolerates up to 18% alcohol and ferments efficiently between 10-35°C, making it ideal for a wide range of wine styles including reds, whites, late harvest, and sparkling wines. Packaged in 10 convenient 5g sachets, it offers reliable fermentation even under challenging conditions, backed by scientific selection from INRA Montpellier and trusted by enthusiasts worldwide.

## 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

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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*