Red Star Premier Classique Wine Yeast (10 Pack) - Great for Making Wine Cider Mead Kombucha at Home - 5 g Sachets - Saccharom

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Price: 8.99

Last update: 12-26-2024


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INCLUDES: 10 Packs (5 g sachets) of Red Star Premier Classique wine yeast
Manufactured by Fermentis (Lesaffre) and Distributed by CAPYBARA Distributors Inc.
This strain guaranties a quick start of the fermentation by rapidly settling into the must faced with indigenous microflora. Good alcohol resistance (till 15% vol.), recommended for fermentation without temperature control thanks to its ability to ferment within a large temperature range 14-30°C (57°-86°F). Optimum resistance to all nutritional deficiencies (musts poor in available nitrogen) and to difficult conditions (strongly clarified musts, high SO2 content).
Neutral strain regarding the aromatic profile. Variety respect. Selected for its ability to give very clean aromas and characterised by a low production of volatile acidity and acetaldehyde.
WINE STYLES: Ideal strain for big volumes of wine when winemakers are mainly looking for a secure fermentation. Well adapted to the production of high quality red and white wines, in which varietal aroma complexity is desired. Optimum for the production of full-bodied red and white wines.
DOSAGE: 5g Sachet Makes 20 - 23L; ALCOHOL TOLERANCE: Up to 15%; FERMENTATION TEMPERATURE RANGE: 14-30°C (57°-86°F).
USAGE: The rehydration time should be between 20 to 25 minutes. This strain should be rehydrated in ten times its weight of sugared water or in a mixture of one-third of must and two-thirds of water. The mixture temperature should be 38/40°C (100/104°F). Stir during 20 minutes. Slowly sprinkle the culture media into 3 times the weight of the must in order for the yeasts to adapt to their new fermentation media (temperature difference, osmotic pressure, SO2), then wait for 10 minutes. This mixture can be added directly into the fermentation tank with uniform mixing. The difference of temperature between the rehydrated yeast and the tank should not exceed 10°C, optimum being 5°C.
STORAGE: Shelf life of unopened vacuum pack at room temperature (20°C, 68°F) is up to 2 years. If kept refrigerated (4°C, 45°F), shelf life will exceed 2 years. After opening, use within 4 weeks. Store an opened package tightly sealed, under refrigeration, removing as much air as possible.


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Premier Classique (10Pk) Premier Blanc (10Pk) Premier Rouge (10Pk) Premier Cuvée (10Pk) Côte des Blancs (10Pk) Sampler (10Pk)
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Use Recommendation Fermenter with regular kinetics avoiding peaks of temperature. Respects varietal character and is adapted to full-bodied reds such as Bordeaux varietals. Good choice for whites and rosés at low temperature. Excellent for oak barrel fermentation. All-purpose and vigorous, a moderately foaming and sulfite-tolerant strain useful in producing white and red wines. Good fermenter with very high alcohol tolerance. Recommended for treating stuck fermentations. Good option for Muscat and Viognier. Good fermenter, produces full bodied reds. Encourages varietal fruity flavors balanced by complex aromas especially with Cabernets. Gives character to less robust grapes or lighter reds. Good for wines aged in barrels. Great for quality red wines. One of the fastest, cleanest, and most neutral of all Red Star wine yeasts. Recommended for reds, whites and sparkling wines. Excellent fermentation characteristics and resistance to difficult winemaking conditions! Selected from a French cultuvar, Cote des Blancs is one of the most traditional aromatic strains for white wines. An excellent choice for fruity wines or sweet wines. N/A
Best Suited For Neat and clean ferment to value premium fruits, barrel fermentation, Bordeaux varietals. Extreme conditions fermentations: high brix musts, red, white, rosé and sparkling! Full bodied red wines where complex aromas are desired: Cab Sauv, Merlot, Cab Franc, Zinfandel. Elegant wines (Cab Sauv, Chardonnay, etc...) and traditional sparklings. Fruity white wines: Sauvignon Blanc, Muscat, Riesling, Gewürztraminer, Chardonnay, etc… N/A
Alcohol Tolerance 15% 18% 15% 16% 14% N/A
Temperature Range 14-30°C (57-86°F) 10-30°C (50-86°F) 17-30°C (64-86°F) 10-30°C (50-86°F) 14-30°C (57-86°F) N/A
Dosage 5g Sachet Makes 20 - 23L 5g Sachet Makes 20 - 23L 5g Sachet Makes 20 - 23L 5g Sachet Makes 20 - 23L 5g Sachet Makes 20 - 23L N/A
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Fermentis is a business unit of the Lesaffre Group. We develop, manufacture and market fermentation and characterization solutions for the beverage industry, based primarily on yeast and bacteria. Our products and solutions are designed according to the clearly identified requirements of our customers.

At Fermentis, we aim to work as closely as possible with our customers, regardless of size and location. Our range includes products and services for all applications, from safeguarding production to enhancing sensory characteristics.

Our Vision? To become the obvious choice for brewers, winemakers, distillers, and other manufacturers helping them to express their innovation and creativity.


Top reviews from the United States

Saturnalia
5.0 out of 5 stars Red Star Yeast Is The Best
Reviewed in the United States on September 11, 2024
My dad starts making homemade wine every year around this time. When I saw that the brand was Red Star I already knew it was excellent quality from a brand that I trust. This yeast has worked every year to produce some of the best homemade wine that I've ever tasted. If for any reason this batch of yeast is any different than the high quality product that I'm used to I will update my review accordingly. Overall, I think this is a wonderful company with consistently great products. I think the price is very fair for a product that's been around awhile because it works. Five stars!
tapu
5.0 out of 5 stars This Versatile Active Dry Yeast is useful beyond fermenting alchoholic drinks
Reviewed in the United States on September 13, 2024
While I wait for a big batch of apples with which I will make cider, I decided to try this yeast out in a foccacia recipe. Well, other than taking 15 minutes to proof rather than the typical bread yeasts' 5 minutes, this yeast is an excellent leavener and made a delicious yeasted foccacia. I think it took slightly longer for the initial rise as well, but this yeast is a great substitute for bread yeast in a pinch.
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tapu
5.0 out of 5 stars This Versatile Active Dry Yeast is useful beyond fermenting alchoholic drinks
Reviewed in the United States on September 13, 2024
While I wait for a big batch of apples with which I will make cider, I decided to try this yeast out in a foccacia recipe. Well, other than taking 15 minutes to proof rather than the typical bread yeasts' 5 minutes, this yeast is an excellent leavener and made a delicious yeasted foccacia. I think it took slightly longer for the initial rise as well, but this yeast is a great substitute for bread yeast in a pinch.
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MN
5.0 out of 5 stars Nice
Reviewed in the United States on September 14, 2024
I got this yeast for my batches of apple cider this year, and it worked very well. I could see the results right away, so I know this was a very good culture. It's so handy that it comes in 10 packets, so I only need to open the ones I'm going to use this year. According to the expiry date, I'll be able to use the rest next year and they should still be good.
Ted the IT Guy
5.0 out of 5 stars Great yeast
Reviewed in the United States on September 11, 2024
Red Star Premier Blanc has been my yeast of choice for making mead, but I have been wanting to try some variations over the winter to see how other yeasts fare.

This pack of Premier Classique arrived quickly and the best-before date is 2 1/2 years away, so I will have plenty of time to test and compare.
batman
5.0 out of 5 stars Kombucha
Reviewed in the United States on September 13, 2024
We are deciding to give a shot and making some kombucha drinks with this Red Star Premier Classique Wine yeast. The wine yeast was able to rehydrate in water well and seemed to do its thing in the fermenter!
mimers
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent wine yeast.
Reviewed in the United States on September 8, 2024
I love Red Star yeast. It is by far one of my favorite brands that has excellent varieties of yeast. The Classique Wine Yeast does not disappoint. I made persimmon and pomegranate wine and they both delivered about 12-15% ABV. 1 packet (5 grams) makes 5 gallons of wine. I love Red Star products and will be a lifelong customer. Highly recommend.
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mimers
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent wine yeast.
Reviewed in the United States on September 8, 2024
I love Red Star yeast. It is by far one of my favorite brands that has excellent varieties of yeast. The Classique Wine Yeast does not disappoint. I made persimmon and pomegranate wine and they both delivered about 12-15% ABV. 1 packet (5 grams) makes 5 gallons of wine. I love Red Star products and will be a lifelong customer. Highly recommend.
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Matt
5.0 out of 5 stars Good yeast
Reviewed in the United States on September 10, 2024
I rehydrated the yeast in water. A short time later I had a few bubbles. I added some country wine must to it. A few minutes later I had foaming. Good viable yeast. The expiration date is 2 years, 5 months from now.
Peachcat
5.0 out of 5 stars Great size packets.
Reviewed in the United States on September 12, 2024
These are a great size. They are easy to use and helps the process go so easy and fast. They hold up will and work well. The multipack conveys great value. The taste was perfect. Great item.

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