Crisp Cider Yeast with Fresh Apple and Floral Aromas
Fermentis SafCider AC-4 is a dry cider yeast selected for producing fresh, crisp ciders with expressive apple and delicate floral aromas.
AC-4 promotes a clean fermentation and crisp mouthfeel that helps enhance the natural structure of the cider. It is suitable for both sweet and dry cider styles made from fresh apple juice, concentrated juice or cider kits.
Its reliable performance across a broad temperature range also makes SafCider AC-4 an excellent choice for challenging fermentation conditions and recipes containing added sugar syrup.
Why You’ll Love It
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Produces fresh and crisp cider
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Enhances apple and delicate floral aromas
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Promotes a clean, refreshing mouthfeel
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Suitable for sweet and dry cider styles
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Works with fresh or concentrated apple juice
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Excellent choice for home brew cider kits
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Performs reliably in challenging fermentation conditions
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Suitable for cider recipes containing added sugar
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Fast fermentation performance
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Excellent settlement after fermentation
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One 5g packet treats approximately 20–25 litres
What Does SafCider AC-4 Taste Like?
SafCider AC-4 produces an intensely fresh aromatic profile led by apple and delicate floral notes.
The finished cider typically has a clean, crisp mouthfeel with good structure, making AC-4 particularly suitable for refreshing modern apple ciders where freshness and drinkability are the priorities.
The final sweetness will depend on the ingredients, fermentation management and whether the cider is safely sweetened after fermentation.
What Ciders Is AC-4 Suitable For?
SafCider AC-4 is recommended for:
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Crisp apple cider
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Dry cider
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Sweet cider
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Sparkling cider
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Fresh-pressed apple juice
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Concentrated apple juice
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Home brew cider kits
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Cider recipes containing added sugar syrup
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Fruit ciders where a clean yeast profile is desired
Pitching Rate
Use approximately 0.1–0.2g per litre.
One 5g packet is suitable for approximately 20–25 litres of cider.
For the best results, follow the directions on the packet and ensure the juice or cider must is thoroughly mixed before adding the yeast.
Fermentation Temperature
Recommended fermentation range:
10–30°C
For a clean and controlled home cider fermentation, maintain a stable temperature suitable for the juice, recipe and desired flavour profile.
Fermentation time will vary depending on temperature, original gravity, nutrient availability and the condition of the cider must.
Can It Be Used with Morgan’s Apple Cider?
Yes. SafCider AC-4 is an excellent choice for Morgan’s Apple Cider and other cider kits where a crisp, clean finish is desired.
One 5g packet is suitable for a standard 20-litre Morgan’s Apple Cider batch.
Does SafCider AC-4 Produce Sweet Cider?
AC-4 can be used to make either sweet or dry cider, but yeast will normally continue fermenting available sugars until fermentation is complete.
Producing a sweet finished cider may require an appropriate non-fermentable sweetener or a controlled stabilisation and backsweetening process.
Never add fermentable sugar or juice to bottled cider for sweetness without using a safe and properly controlled method, as renewed fermentation can cause dangerous overcarbonation.
Should I Use Yeast Nutrient?
Apple juice and some cider concentrates can be low in yeast-assimilable nutrients. Adding a suitable cider or wine yeast nutrient can support healthy fermentation, particularly when using low-nutrient juice or additional sugar.
Always follow the dosage instructions supplied with the selected nutrient.
When Is Fermentation Finished?
Fermentation should only be considered complete when the specific gravity remains stable for at least two consecutive days.
Do not rely solely on airlock activity. Confirm completion with a hydrometer before bottling or kegging.
Product Specifications
Product: SafCider AC-4
Brand: Fermentis
Yeast Type: Active dry cider yeast
Pack Size: 5g
Recommended Batch Size: Approximately 20–25 litres
Pitching Rate: 0.1–0.2g per litre
Fermentation Range: 10–30°C
Aroma Profile: Fresh apple and floral
Mouthfeel: Clean and crisp
Suitable For: Sweet and dry cider
Juice Types: Fresh apple juice, concentrated juice and cider kits
Why Buy from Border Brewing Supplies?
Border Brewing Supplies stocks cider yeast, cider kits, nutrients, fermentables and packaging equipment at our Tweed Heads South home brew shop.
We supply cider makers throughout Tweed Heads, the Gold Coast, Northern Rivers, Brisbane and the wider Queensland–New South Wales border region, with Australia-wide shipping also available.
Shop online for convenient delivery or order with Click & Collect from our Tweed Heads South store.
