Wine & Cider Yeast

Premium Cider & Wine Yeast for Home & Commercial Fermentation

Whether you are pressing fresh orchard apples for a crisp summer cider, fermenting a small-batch country wine, or crafting a bold red, choosing the right yeast strain is the single most important choice you'll make. The right culture doesn't just ferment sugar—it unlocks complex varietal aromas, manages mouthfeel, and ensures a clean, reliable fermentation from start to finish.

At KegLand, we stock a curated selection of world-class dry and liquid yeast strains trusted by homebrewers, cidermakers, and commercial vintners alike.

Choosing the Right Cider Yeast

To preserve the natural, delicate aromatics of apple juice, you need a yeast that respects the fruit. Our cider yeast collection features strains selected for their high fructose assimilation and low sulfur production. Whether you prefer a bone-dry, champagne-style cider, a smooth and sweet modern draft cider, or a complex fruit cider, we have specialized strains to help you hit your target final gravity.

World-Class Brands: Lalvin, Angel & White Labs

We partner with the world’s leading yeast laboratories to bring you the best fermentation performance possible:

• Lallemand (Lalvin): The gold standard in winemaking. From the legendary Lalvin EC-1118 for sparkling wines and stuck fermentations to specialized strains for big reds and aromatic whites, Lalvin offers unmatched reliability.
• Angel Yeast: Highly efficient, cost-effective, and robust dry strains engineered for clean fermentations, excellent temperature tolerance, and high-yield cider and fruit wine production.
• White Labs: Premium liquid yeast cultures for craft brewers and winemakers looking for distinct, nuanced ester profiles and artisanal complexity that only fresh liquid strains can provide.

Wine Yeast Strains for Every Varietal

Different fruits and grape varieties require different fermentation profiles. Our range includes cultures tailored for specific styles:

• White & Rosé Wines: Strains optimized for cool fermentations that maximize esters and thiols, bringing out vibrant tropical fruit and floral notes.
• Red Wines: High-alcohol tolerant yeasts that enhance color extraction, structure, and tannin stability while clean-fermenting through high-sugar musts.
• Champagne & Hard Cider: High-attenuation, highly flocculent strains perfect for crisp finishes and clean secondary bottle fermentations.

Browse our complete collection below to find the exact temperature range, alcohol tolerance, and flavor profile your next batch deserves. If you have any questions about pitching rates or strain compatibility, the KegLand team is always here to help!