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Bulldog Bayanus Yeast 10g (Champagne, High Alcohol)

Bulldog Bayanus Yeast 10g (Champagne, High Alcohol)

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Bulldog Bayanus Yeast is a 10g sachet of an all-round wine yeast based on Saccharomyces bayanus - the classic champagne-type strain. It suits high-alcohol and fortified wines, sparkling wines and most country wines.

Why choose bayanus

  • High alcohol tolerance
  • Clean fermentation character
  • Versatile across many wine styles

Good for

  • High-gravity fruit and country wines
  • Meads
  • Champagne-style and sparkling wines
  • Restarting stuck fermentations in high-alcohol musts

Details

  • Weight: 10g sachet
  • Strain: Saccharomyces bayanus
  • Maker: Bulldog (Hambleton Bard)

How to use

Sprinkle onto your prepared must, following the guidance for your recipe, and fit an airlock. For fruit wines and meads, feed the yeast with a nutrient.

Complete the set

A useful sachet for country winemakers. Compare it with every wine yeast we stock.

Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of yeast is this?

An all-round wine yeast based on Saccharomyces bayanus, the champagne-type strain known for high alcohol tolerance.

What wines is it good for?

High-alcohol and fortified wines, champagne and sparkling wines, and most country wines. It also suits meads.

Can I use it to restart a stuck fermentation?

Yes. It is a common choice for restarting stuck fermentations, especially in high-alcohol wines.

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Yeast Specification

🍷High (exact figure not published by manufacturer)ABV Tolerance
🔬 SpeciesSaccharomyces bayanus
🎯 Recommended ForChampagne and fortified/high-alcohol wines; also useful to restart stuck fermentations. Clean fermentation character.