Description
SafCider AC-4 – cider yeast for fresh, aromatic cider
SafCider AC-4 is a dry cider yeast from Fermentis that gives an intensely fresh, aromatic profile of apple and flowers with a crisp mouthfeel. It suits both sweet and dry ciders from fresh apple juice or concentrate, and works well for low-gravity ciders. The sachet contains 5 g.
Features
- Fresh apple and floral aroma with a crisp mouthfeel
- Fast fermentation and killer phenotype, so the yeast dominates the must
- Handles difficult fermentation conditions and blends with sugar syrup
- Low nitrogen requirement and very good fructose uptake
- Very low malic acid consumption (below 0.4 g/l)
- High production of fruity ethyl esters
Technical data
- Fermentation temperature: 10–30 °C
- Dosage for primary fermentation: 10–20 g per hectolitre
- Dosage for bottle conditioning (prise de mousse): 30–40 g per hectolitre
- Maximum recommended initial SO2: 75 mg/l
- Pack size: 5 g
How to use SafCider AC-4
Sprinkle the yeast directly onto at least ten times its weight of must and stir gently to avoid clumps. You can also rehydrate it first: sprinkle it onto ten times its weight of room-temperature water, wait 20 minutes and add it to the must.
Frequently asked questions about SafCider AC-4
How many litres does 5 g cover?
Fermentis recommends 10–20 g per hectolitre for primary fermentation, so one 5 g sachet covers 25–50 litres of cider.
What temperature should the cider ferment at?
AC-4 ferments between 10 and 30 °C. For fruit cider, 10–15 °C and a stable temperature is a good choice.
Do I need to rehydrate the yeast?
No. Fermentis states that the yeast can be sprinkled directly onto the must, but it can also be rehydrated in water for 20 minutes first.
What is the difference between AC-4 and AB-1?
AC-4 is made for a fresh, aromatic cider with apple and floral notes and keeps almost all the malic acid. AB-1 is Fermentis' all-round cider yeast.
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