Fermentis SafCider™ AB-1 500g
SKU: BZZZ1987
Formerly known as SafCider™, Fermentis SafCider™ AB-1 the best cider yeast for balanced ciders, combining delicate fresh apple and apple sauce notes.
The best cider yeast for balanced ciders, combining delicate fresh apple and apple sauce notes.
DOSAGE
– 10 to 20 g/hl for first fermentation
– 30 to 40 g/hl for prise de mousse
USAGE
For all types of ciders even under difficult fermentation conditions.
SHELF LIFE
4 years from production date.
REHYDRATION PROCEDURE
Direct inoculation:
– Pour the yeast on the surface of at least 10 times their weight of must (possibly directly on the top of the tank or during tank filling after clarification).
– Gently stir to avoid or break clumps.
– Immediately transfer into the tank via a pumping over with aeration (or homogenize tank volume).
With prior rehydration:
– Pour the yeast on the surface of 10 times their weight of tap water at room temperature.
– Gently stir to avoid or break clumps.
– Wait for 20 minutes and transfer into the tank via a pumping over with aeration.
TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS
– Excellent settlement strength even with its sensitive to killer phenotype
– Regular kinetic
– Broad fermentation temperature spectrum: 10-30°C (50-86°F)
– Very low nitrogen requirements: Ratio YAN**(mg/L)/Sugar(g/L) > 0.7
– Very good assimilation of fructose
– Maximum initial SO2 level recommended: 125mg/L
– High malic acid consumption (up to 1.5 g/L)
– Medium 2-phenylethanol and isoamyl acetate producer.
Amylic notes can be enhanced especially when YAN/Sugar >1