Fermentis | SafCider™ AB-1 | Dry Cider Yeast

• AB-1 is the right choice for producing balanced ciders
• Delicate aromatic profile combines fresh apple and elaborate applesauce notes with a balanced mouthfeel
• Fermentis active dry yeast offers reliability, ease-of-use, and consistency to home and professional beverage makers across the world

Ferment ciders, applejack, or apple brandy washes with Safcider AB-1 from Fermentis. This yeast is selected from strains of the Champagne region of France. Safcider AB-1 performs well under harsh conditions with a high alcohol tolerance. It can ferment in a temperature range of 50-86°F, but has an ideal temperature range of 64-75°F.

• Works at low pH from 3.3
• Low nitrogen requirements: from 150ppm of Yeast Available Nitrogen
• Maximum SO2 level : 70mg/L

This yeast can be pitched directly, but if you prefer to rehydrate, the instructions are below.'

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.