SafCider AB-1 Dry Yeast (5g) - Balanced Ciders

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THE RIGHT CHOICE FOR BALANCED CIDERS

Fermentis SafCider™ AB-1, formerly known as SafCider, selected from the Champagne region, can be used for all types of sweet and dry ciders from fresh or concentrated apple juices.  In French cider recipe trail, AB-1 displayed a delicate aromatic profile combining fresh apple and elaborated fruit applesauce notes with a balanced mouthfeel. This cider yeast works at a wide temperature range between 10-30°C (50-86°F) with ideal temperatures between 18-24°C (64-75°F). Works at low pH from 3.3. Low nitrogen requirements: from 150ppm of Yeast Available Nitrogen. Very good assimilation of fructose. Highly flocculant.

The best cider yeast for balanced ciders, combining delicate fresh apple and apple sauce notes. Fast and clean fermenter able to lower acidity.

SafCider™ AB-1 Characteristics:

  • Temp Range: 50-86°F
  • Taxonomy: Saccharomyces bayanus
  • Aromas: Fresh apples, low banana pear, low fruit compote
  • Mouthfeel: Balanced, low sweetness, medium crispness
  • Malic Acid Consumption: High - up to 1.5 g/L
  • Max initial SO2: 125 mg/L
  • Killer Factor: Sensitive

SafCider™ AB-1 can be directly pitched without rehydration. If you prefer to rehydrate, the instructions are below.

SafCider™ AB-1 Rehydration Procedure:

  • Using a sanitized container collect a small amount of 95-105°F sterile water equal to 10 times the weight of the yeast. 10ml/g of yeast.
  • Optional: Add Go-Ferm Rehydration Nutrients. Rehydration with Go-Ferm is effective for helping the yeast survive the fermentation.
  • Sprinkle yeast on water and let sit for 15mins . Do not stir.
  • After 15 mins stir to form "cream" and to must/cider.

Additional information

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SKU

Y027

Yeast Format Dry
Flocculation High
Min Fermenting Temp

50°F

Max Fermenting Temp

86°F

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Till now, in the beer world, you had to take great care of yeasts prior to pitching. You had to rehydrate and acclimatize them while watching water and must temperature carefully.

With E2U™ active dry yeasts, you can pitch directly or rehydrate; depending on your equipment, habits, and feelings. Fermentis offers you the opportunity to make your life easier and eventually contribute to sustainability by saving water and energy. Any process you choose, we will be happy to ensure you the highest standards of quality, productivity, and security.

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Customer Reviews

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JohnE
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I don’t use NB any more because their shipping delays are more than I can handle, but as far as a cider yeast goes, this was easy to use and produced a nicely balanced cherry-apple cider.

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Brian B.

SafCider™ AB-1 Dry Yeast (5g) - Balanced Ciders

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Karen M.
Order Process

My order arrived finally after quite a bit of wait time - it was yeast so could have been shipped easily w first class mail and arrived within days instead of weeks. The product is great but distribution is an issue to work on. My order came but only a week after another shipment showed up on my doorstep. It was addressed to me but not anything I even viewed online. It left me wondering if they got my order mixed up and another customer was left waiting. Good product but need to work on distribution accuracy and timeliness.

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Joseph B.
Strong Yeast

Did an excellent job fermenting all the sugars in different temperatures. Fairly basic flavor profile, which i view as a good thing, so that you can get specific flavor profiles with combinations that you want specifically. Already have a new cider fermenting now!

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Bob E.
Hungry little buggers

Worked great, used 5 gallons Mayer Brothers apple Juice, ingredient list was pasteurized apple juice. No added sugar, fermented for 2 weeks, bottled with 5 ounces corn sugar. After 2 weeks produced a dry cider, I’ll make this again. Simple great result.

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Customer Reviews

Based on 14 reviews
71%
(10)
29%
(4)
0%
(0)
0%
(0)
0%
(0)
J
JohnE
Good

I don’t use NB any more because their shipping delays are more than I can handle, but as far as a cider yeast goes, this was easy to use and produced a nicely balanced cherry-apple cider.

B
Brian B.

SafCider™ AB-1 Dry Yeast (5g) - Balanced Ciders

K
Karen M.
Order Process

My order arrived finally after quite a bit of wait time - it was yeast so could have been shipped easily w first class mail and arrived within days instead of weeks. The product is great but distribution is an issue to work on. My order came but only a week after another shipment showed up on my doorstep. It was addressed to me but not anything I even viewed online. It left me wondering if they got my order mixed up and another customer was left waiting. Good product but need to work on distribution accuracy and timeliness.

J
Joseph B.
Strong Yeast

Did an excellent job fermenting all the sugars in different temperatures. Fairly basic flavor profile, which i view as a good thing, so that you can get specific flavor profiles with combinations that you want specifically. Already have a new cider fermenting now!

B
Bob E.
Hungry little buggers

Worked great, used 5 gallons Mayer Brothers apple Juice, ingredient list was pasteurized apple juice. No added sugar, fermented for 2 weeks, bottled with 5 ounces corn sugar. After 2 weeks produced a dry cider, I’ll make this again. Simple great result.