SafCider AB-1
SafCider AB-1

SafCider AB-1

$4.99
SafCider AB-1 is a dry cider yeast formulated for producing balanced hard ciders, whether sweet or dry. It delivers fresh apple and applesauce aromas while providing dependable fermentation performance for home cidermakers.
  • Produces balanced hard ciders, sweet or dry.
  • Fresh apple and applesauce aromas.
  • 5g packet treats 5–6 gallon batches.
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SafCider AB-1 is a dry cider yeast developed for producing balanced hard ciders across a range of cider styles. It is formulated to produce fresh apple and applesauce aromas while supporting dependable fermentation performance for both sweet and dry ciders.

With a recommended fermentation temperature range of 50–86°F (10–30°C), an alcohol tolerance of 18% ABV, very low nitrogen demand, and high malic acid consumption of up to 1.5 g/L, this strain performs consistently across a wide variety of cider fermentations. Its characteristics make it suitable for fresh-pressed, concentrate-based, and other apple juice fermentations within the manufacturer's recommended parameters.

SafCider AB-1 is designed for balanced hard cider production and performs best when fermented within the manufacturer's recommended temperature range.

SafCider AB-1 is recommended for:

  • Sweet Hard Cider
  • Dry Hard Cider
  • Balanced Hard Cider

Yeast Format: Dry

Yeast Style: Cider

Nitrogen Demand: Very Low

Malic Acid Consumption: High, up to 1.5 g/L

Competitive Killer Factor: Sensitive to High

Fermentation Temperature Range: 50–86°F (10–30°C)

Alcohol Tolerance: 18% ABV

Style Applications: Balanced Hard Ciders, Sweet Hard Ciders, Dry Hard Ciders.

  • Pitch the yeast according to the manufacturer's instructions.
  • Ferment between 50–86°F (10–30°C) for optimal performance.
  • Consider adding yeast nutrients when fermenting low-nitrogen apple juice.
  • Suitable for producing balanced hard ciders, whether sweet or dry.
  • One 5g packet is designed for 5–6 gallon cider batches.

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Frequently Asked Questions

SafCider AB-1 is recommended for balanced hard ciders, including both sweet and dry styles.

The recommended fermentation temperature range is 50–86°F (10–30°C).

SafCider AB-1 has an alcohol tolerance of 18% ABV.

SafCider AB-1 is formulated to produce fresh apple and applesauce aromas while providing high malic acid consumption and reliable fermentation performance for balanced hard ciders.

No. SafCider AB-1 has a very low nitrogen demand, although nutrient additions may be beneficial when fermenting low-nitrogen apple juice.


Each 5g packet is designed to ferment approximately 5–6 gallons of hard cider.


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