Cider Yeast

Cider yeast plays an important role in fermentation, converting sugars into alcohol while helping shape the flavour, aroma and overall character of your finished cider.

At Discount Home Brew Supplies, our range includes options for clean and reliable fermentation across a variety of cider styles. Choosing the right strain can help you produce anything from a crisp, refreshing cider through to a more aromatic and fruit-driven result.

Choosing a Yeast for Cider

Different yeast strains can produce noticeably different results from the same juice or recipe. Therefore, your choice can depend on the fruit, fermentation conditions and final style you want to achieve.

Mangrove Jack’s M08 Cider Yeast is a modern option designed for clean fermentation with low sulphur production. This helps promote a fresh cider character while allowing the natural fruit flavours and aromas to remain prominent.

For brewers looking for a robust and versatile alternative, Lalvin EC-1118 provides strong fermentation performance with a relatively neutral character. It can be particularly useful where a dependable fermentation across a wide range of conditions is required.

For best results, follow the directions supplied with your chosen yeast and maintain suitable fermentation temperatures throughout the process.

Whether you’re making apple, pear or another fruit-based cider, selecting the right fermentation strain gives your brew a strong start and helps achieve the character you’re looking for.

Looking for everything you need to make cider? Browse our Cider Making range.