Description
Mangrove Jack’s M05 Mead Yeast – dry yeast for all styles of mead
M05 from Mangrove Jack’s is a dry yeast for mead. It is a high ester-producing strain that gives fresh, floral esters, especially when fermented cool. The yeast has high alcohol tolerance, up to around 18%, and ferments well over a wide temperature range. It suits all styles of mead, from dry to sweet.
Technical data
- Attenuation: very high
- Flocculation: high
- Alcohol tolerance: up to around 18%
- Fermentation temperature: 15–30 °C
- Dosage: 1 sachet (10 g) for up to 23 litres
How to use M05
Sprinkle the yeast directly onto the must, up to 23 litres per sachet. Ferment at 15–30 °C for best results. A cool fermentation brings out the most fresh, floral esters.
Frequently asked questions about Mangrove Jack’s M05 Mead Yeast
How much mead does one sachet make?
One 10 g sachet is sprinkled directly onto up to 23 litres of must.
What temperature should the mead ferment at?
M05 ferments well at 15–30 °C. Keeping it in the cooler part of the range gives more of the fresh, floral esters.
How strong a mead can I make?
M05 has high alcohol tolerance, up to around 18%, and very high attenuation. It therefore also suits strong meads.
Do I need yeast nutrient?
Honey contains little nutrition for the yeast, so using a yeast nutrient made for mead is a good idea. It gives a more even and healthy fermentation.
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