SafCider AS-2 (Sweet) is a specialised dried cider yeast developed to enhance fresh fruit aromatics while promoting a softer, rounder palate. Crafted by Fermentis, this strain is ideal for cider makers looking to create fruit-forward styles with a naturally smooth and slightly sweeter impression.

🍎 Flavour & Aroma Profile

SafCider AS-2 is known for:

• Intense fresh apple aromas
• Enhanced fruity esters
• Soft acidity
• Fuller, rounded mouthfeel

It helps highlight the natural sweetness and aromatic complexity of your juice, making it perfect for modern craft cider styles.

⚙️ Fermentation Performance

• Alcohol tolerance: Up to approx. 12% ABV
• Fermentation temperature: 10–30°C (ideal 15–25°C)
• Attenuation: Moderate to high
• Flocculation: Good

AS-2 can help retain more perceived sweetness compared to neutral strains, especially when fermentation conditions are carefully managed.

🍐 Ideal For:

• Sweet or semi-sweet cider
• Aromatic apple varieties
• Perry (pear cider)
• Fruit-enhanced ciders

For best results, pair with quality juice and consider back-sweetening or stabilisation techniques to achieve your desired sweetness level.

At Moonta Homebrew, we stock dependable yeast strains like SafCider AS-2 so you can craft cider with vibrant fruit character and smooth drinkability every time.