Fermentis SafCider AS-2 Yeast (5g)

¥450 (Includes tax)

50 in stock

SKU: SAFC-AS2-5G Category: Tags: , , ,

Description

The best cider yeast for a fresh aromatic profile (apple, citrus) with nice elaborated fruit notes (applesauce) bringing a good overall complexity. For sweet and dry ciders, even under difficult fermentation conditions. Sweet and round mouthfeel.

  • Very good settlement strength even with its sensitivity to killer phenotype
  • Regular to fast kinetic
  • Broad fermentation temperature spectrum: 10-30°C (50-86°F)
  • Low nitrogen requirements: Ratio YAN**(mg/L)/Sugar(g/L) > 0.7 – 0.8
  • Good assimilation of fructose
  • Maximum initial SO2 level recommended: 100mg/L and low production of acetaldehyde and SO2
  • Medium malic acid consumption (up to 0.9g/L)
  • Medium 2-phenylethanol and ester producer. Good balance between acetate (amylic) and ethyl (fruity) esters

Current stock “Best By” date: 02/2026

Warning: Japanese law clearly stipulates producing any fermented product that exceeds 1% in alcohol content without a license is illegal.

Additional information

Weight .5 kg
Dimensions 12.5 × 9.5 × 5.5 cm