Does the type yeast used in wine making affect the taste of the finished product?!
Does the type yeast used in wine making affect the taste of the finished product?
I made wine from honey using fleschman's yeast and I thought it tasted "funny" but it could be because I added a little dried ginger root.
Answers:
I am with Bert on this one there is no substitute for a proper yeast for any alcohol beverage. In fact yeast has more to do on the flavor of a beer, wine, or mead then any other ingredient.
Yeast produces CO2 for carbonation purposes, alcohol for {ah : - ) } medicinal purposes, and aromatic aromas and flavors. There are many yeasts to choose from and each has a characteristic or two that makes it unique. Some yeast are voracious consumers of sugar leaving the beverage dry. Some yeasts produce larger amounts of ester compounds that are sweet and fruity. Some combine these naturally. Also, ethanol is not the only alcohol produced by yeast. Higher alcohols called fusel oils are very inportant in the beverage flavor.
So shop around on the net or yellow pages for a home beer & wine supplier.
Good luck and enjoy.
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