Safcider AB-1

SafCider™ AB-1 Cider Yeast 

SafCider™ AB-1 is suitable for all types of sweet and dry ciders from fresh or concentrated apple juices. Delivers a delicate aromatic profile combining fresh apple and elaborated fruit (applesauce) notes with a balanced mouthfeel that respects cider structure. Also suitable for difficult fermentation conditions and mixes with sugar syrups. 

Flavor Profile

Fresh apple and applesauce — medium 2-phenylethanol and isoamyl acetate production with amylic notes that can be enhanced when YAN/Sugar ratio exceeds 1. Balanced mouthfeel with good cider structure.

Key Specs

• Style: Sweet and dry ciders from fresh or concentrated apple juice
• Fermentation temp: 50–86°F (10–30°C)
• Alcohol tolerance: Up to 18%
• Nitrogen requirement: Very low (YAN/Sugar ratio > 0.7)
• Malic acid consumption: High (up to 1.5 g/L)
• SO₂ resistance: High (max 125 mg/L)
• Killer phenotype: Sensitive