Cider Makers
Wyeast Laboratories, Inc. produces a variety of 100% Pure Liquid Yeast™ cultures for cider and perry making. The strains recommended for use in fermentation of apple and pear juice have been tested for performance in our lab, and selected for their positive sensory attributes in fermentation of cider and perry. Since apple and pear juice, like grape must, are deficient in nutrients essential to proper yeast cell growth and metabolism, additional Wyeast Vintner’s Choice Nutrient Blend is recommended.You will “Discover the 100% Pure Liquid Yeast Difference™" in the flavor, aroma and overall quality of your cider and perry, as have other Award-winning professional cider and perry makers.
Please refer to our yeast style guide for a selection of yeast strains.
The older I get, the more I become an apple pie, sparkling cider kind of guy.”- Scott Foley
Direct Pitch Activator™
100 Billion Yeast Cells - The Direct Pitch ACTIVATOR™ contains 100% Pure Liquid Yeast plus an internal nutrient packet. This Wyeast Smack-pack™ system allows yeast metabolism to begin prior to inoculation as well as providing proof of yeast health. Our ACTIVATOR™ is designed to inoculate 5 gallons of wort with the same pitch rate recommended by professional brewers.
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Direct Pitch Activator™
70 Billion Yeast Cells - The Direct Pitch ACTIVATOR™ contains 100% Pure Liquid Yeast plus an internal nutrient packet. This Wyeast Smack-pack™ system allows yeast metabolism to begin prior to inoculation as well as providing proof of yeast health. Our ACTIVATOR™ is designed to inoculate up to 6 gallons of must, juice, wort or seed mash.
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