Yeast help.

[Marshall]

I will be making a few simple batches from prepared juice(apple, cranberry ect.) and frozen concentrate. I want it sweet, highest ABV possible, and it will ferment at an average of 77f. What is the best yeast( dry in foil packs)?

 

[SmallTown]

Lalvin EC1118 would be a good candidate.

 

[scotty]

Use 1118 then back sweeten to taste. I use 1118 to make 16%PA sugar washes. Never fails to ferment dry. It is rated for 18% And even higher if spoon fed. It never fails for me at 16%

 

[mmadmikes1]

I use 1118 and ferment dry. I would add sugar as you go and nutrients . When it has eatin all the sugar it can add more sugar and turbo yeast. If you feed turbo yeast the same way you can get close to 22%. I have done this several times. By adding turbo yeast at end you will avoid most of the off flavors.

 

[SmallTown]

I use 1118 and ferment dry. I would add sugar as you go and nutrients . When it has eatin all the sugar it can add more sugar and turbo yeast. If you feed turbo yeast the same way you can get close to 22%. I have done this several times. By adding turbo yeast at end you will avoid most of the off flavors.

Please explain turbo yeast. I would like to hear more.