SafCider AB-1
Looking for yeast for making hard cider? Try SafCider AB-1 Yeast, a strain made specifically for fermenting hard cider! SafCider AB-1 exhibits very good assimilation (fermentation) of fructose, making it particularly well-suited for fermenting apple juice.
SafCider AB-1 Yeast is an excellent choice for balanced ciders with low acidity. It exhibits delicate aromas of fresh apple and applesauce and creates a balanced mouthfeel in the finished cider.
This strain has a wide & flexible fermentation temperature range of 50-86ºF. This means you can ferment delicious hard apple ciders year-round in warm or cool weather. This cider yeast also has low nitrogen requirements, meaning it doesn't require added yeast nutrient (nitrogen) for an efficient fermentation.
- Temperature Range: 50 - 86ºF
- Alcohol Tolerance: 18%
- Malic Acid Consumption: High *up to 1.5 g/L)
This active dry yeast strain does not require hydration or a yeast starter to begin fermentation, though you can hydrate yeast prior to pitching if desired. This 5g packet treats a 5-6 gallon batch of Hard Cider.
