A high ester-producing cider strain imparting wonderful flavor depth, revealing the full fruit potential. Makes exceptionally crisp, flavorsome and refreshing ciders.

Technical Characteristics

• STRAIN CLASSIFICATION:  Saccharomyces cerevisiae
• RECOMMENDED TEMPERATURE RANGE:  54 - 82°F (12 - 28°C)
• PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS:  (5- high, 1- low)
• ATTENUATION:  (95 - 100%)
• FLOCCULATION RATE: 5
• COMPACTION: 5
• VIABLE YEAST CELLS:  >5 x 10⁹ cells per gram
• DRY WEIGHT:  93 – 96%
• WILD YEAST:  <1 per 10⁶ cells
• TOTAL BACTERIA:  <1 per 10⁶ cells
• GMO STATUS:  GMO Free

Observable Traits

• AROMA CHARACTERISTICS:
  This strain promotes fruity aromas through high ester production, especially at warmer temperatures.
• FLAVOR/MOUTHFEEL CHARACTERISTICS:
  Ciders fermented with this strain will finish dry and be relatively full-bodied with exceptional depth and a full-flavored fruit character.
• HIGHER ALCOHOL BEERS:
  This strain has high alcohol tolerance up to >12% ABV.

Usage Directions: Sprinkle contents directly on up to 23 L (6 US Gal) of juice. Ferment at 12-28 degrees C (54-82 degrees F) for best results.

Storage Recommendations: Store in the fridge.