Fermentis SafCider AC 4 active dry cider yeast is designed specifically for crafting modern, aromatic ciders from fresh or concentrated apple juice. It performs well in both sweet and dry styles and can also be used in challenging fermentations, including musts made with sugar syrups or blends.
This strain offers a broad fermentation temperature spectrum from 50 to 86 F (10 to 30 C), giving you flexibility to ferment in cooler cellar conditions or warmer home environments while maintaining reliable performance. SafCider AC 4 is known for producing an intensely fresh aromatic profile with notes of apple and floral character, alongside a clean, crisp mouthfeel that enhances the overall structure of the cider.
Key performance characteristics:
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Suitable for both sweet and dry cider styles
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Works with fresh apple juice, concentrates, and sugar syrup blends
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Ferments effectively across a wide temperature range of 50 to 86 F
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Produces fresh apple and floral aromatics with a crisp, refreshing finish
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Developed and tested for reliable fermentation in cider applications
Each pack contains three 5 gram sachets, making it easy to ferment multiple small batches, run trials with different juice blends, or stagger production over time. The yeast is tested, made, and packaged in France, then distributed by North Mountain Supply with a focus on maintaining freshness and performance.
Typical uses:
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Traditional still or sparkling apple ciders
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Ciders from concentrated juice or juice blends
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Semi sweet, off dry, or bone dry cider styles
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Ciders fermented under less than ideal conditions where a robust yeast is needed
For best results, follow your preferred rehydration and pitching protocol, control fermentation temperature within the recommended range, and ensure adequate yeast nutrition according to your recipe. Fermentis SafCider AC 4 from North Mountain Supply provides a dependable cider yeast choice that delivers bright aromatics, clean flavor, and a crisp, well structured finished cider.