I do order a lot of my yeast. But I do not order it in the summer. I do
not trust ordering it when it may experience shipping temperatures in a
delivery vehicle that may exceed 120 degrees.

Ray


"Brian Lundeen" > wrote in message
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>
> "Wino-Nouveau" > wrote in message
> ups.com...
>> The information at Jack Keller's website and the information in Lum's
>> manual both speak very favorably about "Lalvin EC-1118 (Prise de
>> Mousse). It appears to be tolerant of low temps (40-95 F) (good for
>> whites?). Also, Jack's info states that it is the yeast of choice for
>> cherry wines ....and that it is one of the most popular wine yeasts in
>> the world. Unfortunately my local supplier is quite often sold out of
>> Lalvin EC-1118 (must be too popular!). He does have Red Star Premier
>> Cuvee which he says is the same thing (a Prise de Mousse). Is this
>> correct? Is the Red Star Premier Cuvee exactly the same? Thanks in
>> advance for your help and feedback!
>>
>
> Everything I've ever read says they are the same strain. However, if you
> want EC-1118, there is no need to rely on your local supplier. Find a mail
> order supplier near you and get a few packs mailed out to you. Dry yeast
> is very tolerant of shipping, it's lightweight so you won't run up a big
> shipping bill, and it will keep for a couple of years in the fridge
> (assuming you buy from a good supplier that isn't dumping off old yeast
> packs).
>
> Brian
>