can i make wine with baker's yeast?

Question

i wanted to try making wine, but i dont have winer's yeast. is it very important to have winer's yeast or is common yeast good enough for a first attempt?

Answer 1

Yes, you can -but the result will not be as good. I have made dandelion wine with baker's yeast and it has turned out fine. One word of caution - never use bread machine yeast. It clouded my wine and created a lot of sediment.

Here is a wine making site that I have found very helpful. http://www.eckraus.com/index.htm

You can purchase the correct yeast from them directly - and it is pretty cheap. They even explain the type of yeast you will need for your main wine ingredient or type.

You'll get better results with the right kind of yeast but, you can use standard baker's yeast in a pinch.

Best wishes!

Answer 2

Wine yeast would be best. I don't think you will achieve the same results with bakers yeast. Happy drinking!

Answer 3

You can make wine with bakers yeast, it won't be as good as wine made with wine yeast like Pastuer Red or Pastuer Champagne - you can obtain these at your local wine supply shop (they have many more types).

You can order on-line at:

http://www.ebrew.com/wine/wine_yeast.htm

Answer 4

Not really because it is not good to have wine in the yeast

Answer 5

I wouldn't try it. Don't know the full chemistry behind it but there are places where you can order it online.

The Beverage People - Santa Rosa, CA
http://www.thebeveragepeople.com

They should also have the answer to your question about the difference.

Answer 6

It will give the wine a malty flavor - but, hey, go for it.

Answer 7

I would personally go without the yeast........

Answer 8

yes