Lallemand Nottingham Ale Yeast - DB-R43Y-0P5D

JoFer: Hard cider brewing

United States on Oct 03, 2022

Anonymous: Made an excellent hard cider with this yeast. Began working fast and that is after the packet got lost in a drawer for a few weeks (not refrigerated) since my first source of cider flopped on me.

United States on Jan 26, 2021

Jacob H.: I have used Lallemand Nottingham Yeast in multiple batches of homebrew cider over the last few years. The yeast has performed quite well and met my desired results in that time. While I can’t provide much information for comparison’s sake with other strains of yeasts or for brewing beer, I feel that Nottingham proves to be a good agent with your basic cider. Obviously, the price of yeast isn’t going to break the bank but if you’re like me then you want everything to maximize your effort in home brewing. Below are some thoughts on the yeast:

Things I liked from the yeast
•Performance - The yeast can flourish in a controlled environment. If you’re looking for a faster paced fermentation, this yeast will do the job. I’ve always dry-pitched the yeast and found that it can perform with a 4-5 gallon batch in one to two weeks (the warmer the spot, the quicker it will perform, up to 70°F).

•Strength - I’ve always let the yeast ferment all the way before racking to secondary. If you add yeast energizer and yeast nutrient when pitching, you will find that this strain can go a long way. My batches have come out to be around 7% ABV typically but this will...

United States on Feb 11, 2016

TJ: I couldn't find this locally without driving around to every brew shop in town. So I ordered it here. I used it for making Blackberry hard cider, and as someone with Celiac disease, it is so important to make sure all ingredients are safe. This is GLUTEN FREE and states so on the label. Using just fruit and sugar and this yeast, I have created an amazing flavor of cider. It was very active for nearly 2 months and imparted no strong yeasty taste at all. This is now my go to for any cider, and I'm currently on my third batch!

United States on Aug 26, 2015

Neil Ansell: A good yeast which fermented well but took nearly 3 weeks to finish the job

United Kingdom on Feb 16, 2015

WCC Family: I have been using this yeast in all grain brewing for about a year. I'm very pleased with it and the price here is better than I could find anywhere else. The review by DavJohn is way off base. That person didn't follow the instructions or use this product properly. If you read the instructions or visit the company's website, (which I did) and follow the simple instructions, (also reflected on the back of the package) this yeast will never let you down.

I have brewed everything from English Brown Ale to the recipes made famous for Centennial Blonde Ale on many websites. I have never, (in over 200+ gallons) had this yeast fail and it also starts quickly. I have finished batches, (typically 10 gallon batches is what I brew) as late as 10PM and found vigorous fermentation occurring when I checked the following morning after only a few hours.

It doesn't take forever to start or complete. I especially like the flavor neutrality of this yeast. It doesn't inject any unwanted flavors during fermentation or mask the taste you're looking for in your brew. Easy to use and work with, extremely consistant, and inexpensive. I keep it in stock for my brewing. You can't go wrong...

United States on Dec 04, 2011