SafCider AC-4 – cider yeast for fresh, aromatic ciderSafCider 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.FeaturesFresh apple and floral aroma with a crisp mouthfeelFast fermentation and killer phenotype, so the yeast dominates the mustHandles difficult fermentation conditions and blends with sugar syrupLow nitrogen requirement and very good fructose uptakeVery low malic acid consumption (below 0.4 g/l)High production of fruity ethyl estersTechnical dataFermentation temperature: 10–30 °CDosage for primary fermentation: 10–20 g per hectolitreDosage for bottle conditioning (prise de mousse): 30–40 g per hectolitreMaximum recommended initial SO2: 75 mg/lPack size: 5 gHow to use SafCider AC-4Sprinkle 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.DatasheetBrochure SafCiderFrequently asked questions about SafCider AC-4How 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.RelatedFermentis dry yeastSafCider AB-1 – 5 gSafCider AS-2 – 5 gSafCider AC-4 – 500 gHow to make cider from fruit

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