Fermentis – SafCider AS-2 Dry Yeast 5g

For sweet and dry ciders from fresh or concentrated apple juices. It’s suitable for difficult fermentation conditions and mixes with sugar syrups. It is the best cider yeast for a fresh aromatic profile (apple, citrus) with nice elaborated fruit notes (applesauce) bringing a good overall complexity.

Species: Saccharomyces bayanus

• Very good settlement strength even with its sensitive to killer phenotype
• Regular to fast kinetic
• Broad fermentation temperature spectrum: 10-30°C (50-86°F)
• Low nitrogen requirements: Ratio YAN**(mg/L)/Sugar(g/L) >0.7
• Good assimilation of fructose
• Maximum initial SO2 level recommended: 100mg/L and low production of acetaldehyde and SO2
• Medium malic acid consumption (up to 0.9g/L)
• Medium 2-phenylethanol and ester producer. Good balance between acetate (amylic) and ethyl (fruity) esters

This yeast can be pitched directly; However, if rehydration is preferred via Fermentis instructions: Sprinkle the yeast in a minimum of 10 times its weight of sterile water or wort (we suggest 4 oz) at 70°F to 77°F (21 to 25 °C). Do not stir. Leave to rest 15 to 30 minutes. Gently stir for 30 minutes, and pitch the resultant cream into the fermentation vessel.