Alastair,

Thanks, that sounds like a good way to go. Were you able to follow the kit
instructions as printed, or did you make any alterations? I appreciate your
comments,

David


Alastair Thomson wrote:

> David,
> I made this kit earlier this year using a Wyeast Rudsheimer yeast. This
> yeast was selected from German Riesling fermentations and the result was
> very, very good. This yeast is a slow fermenter, especially when you ferment
> it cold - I fermented mine at around 50 degrees, and it took a good month to
> ferment.
>
> As others have noted, most kits come with EC-1118 because it's hard to get
> it wrong and it will ferment to dryness.
>
> For fruity wines like the Riesling, I've also used Lalvin D-47 with
> excellent results.
>
> Alastair
>
> On 10/23/03 2:06 AM, in article , "David
> Savige" > wrote:
>
> > I was wondering if anyone had successfully used any different yeasts
> > with the Brew King Selection Estate Columbia Valley Riesling kit, or if
> > it's more advisable to use the Lalvin EC 1118 that comes with it.
> > Thanks,
> >
> > David Savige
> >