Yeast for production of mead 50 l - deep - VO Dol.
Dol Deep-Fermenting Yeast and Nutrient Salt – Kit for 50 Liters
Do you want to prepare authentic mead at home that will be well-fermented, stable and taste-pure? Besides quality bee honey, the right choice of yeast is crucial. Dol deep-fermenting yeast is among the proven choices in Czech beekeeping – it was developed at the Research Institute of Beekeeping in Dol specifically with regard to the needs of mead production.
The kit is prepared for a batch of up to 50 liters and helps prevent the most common fermentation problems, such as premature stopping of the process or low fermentation. Thanks to deep fermentation, the yeast can work even in an environment with higher sugar content and supports the creation of mead with higher alcohol content.
Why choose Dol yeast
This yeast is not only intended for mead – it also works very well in fruit wine production. A great advantage is its use as a "rescue" solution: if your mead ferments weakly or fermentation stops early, it can help with correcting under-fermented mead and restarting the process.
The package also includes precisely prepared nutrient salt, which provides the yeast with necessary nutrients for good multiplication and smooth fermentation progress. You don't need to search for anything complicated or calculate dosages.
Tips for successful fermentation
For the best results, follow basic principles. Store yeast in a cool place (approx. 10–20°C). After opening the tube, the contents must be used immediately to prepare the starter.
What to watch out for (common mistakes):
- Starter preparation: Follow the recommended temperature and time for activation. Weak starter often means slow start and risk of problems at the beginning of fermentation.
- Nutrient salt: Add the entire dose to the prepared (boiled and cooled) honey solution of 50 l volume, not to the small starter.
- Fermentation temperature: Ideal is stable 22–26°C. Large fluctuations (e.g., during the day near heating and cold at night) can slow fermentation.
- Smaller volume: If preparing less than 50 l, use the entire yeast package, but reduce nutrient salt proportionally (dosage 0.3 g per 1 l).
Package contents and design
The kit contains a glass ampoule with pure yeast culture (noble yeast in liquid state on agar medium) and a bag with crystalline nutrient salt. Such packaging helps maintain the culture clean and protected until the moment of use.
How to prepare good mead? - instructions
Parameter Table
| Parameter | Value |
| Manufacturer | Research Institute of Beekeeping Ltd., Dol |
| Purpose | Mead production, fruit wines, correction of under-fermented products |
| Yeast type | Deep-fermenting (suitable for higher % alcohol) |
| Package yield | For 50 liters of beverage |
| Recommended fermentation temperature | 22 – 26 °C |
| Storage (before use) | Dark, cooler place (10 – 20 °C) |
| Package contents | Tube with yeast + bag with nutrient salt |
Bet on proven Dol yeast and enjoy the pleasure of your own mead, which will be appreciated by every beekeeper and lover of honey beverages.
