I've only been into homebrew (starting with cider) for about 6 months. In that time I've tried numerous types and styles of apple juice, and five different yeasts (SafAle-S04, SafAle-US05, Nottingham, Belle Saison, Cider House Select). Ironically, out of the nine batches I've made, the first batch was the best and it was Martinelli's Apple Juice (brewed in the plastic jug I bought it in) and SafAle-S04 - that's it. Since then I tried a lot of different combinations and most recently went back to SafAle-S04 and that is where I will stay. I ferment in my 66F basement storage room and SafAle-S04 ferments down to 1.000 in 12 days and flocculates amazingly well. I cold crash at Day 12 and bottle at Day 14 then bottle condition for 1 week before I start drinking. I want to bottle age to develop more complex and smooth flavors but always end up drinking it all first. I've give it away to close friends and family and it's so good they are shocked I make it in my basement LOL.
I've purchased yeast two different times from Craft A Brew. In both cases the yeast was fresh, unexpired, and worked great. To be fair, I ordered in Winter so there was no worry of excessive heat during shipping. Will definitely purchase from Craft A Brew again.
Craft A Brew - SafLager W-34/70 Yeast - German Lager Dry Yeast - For Craft Lagers - Ingredients for Home Brewing - Beer Makin
4.6 | 94 ratings
Price: 20.99
Last update: 06-29-2024
About this item
DRY YEAST – Looking for extra yeast for homebrewing beer? Try our SafLager W-34/70 German Lager Dry Yeast, a strain used for craft lagers.
QUALITY – This yeast hails from Germany, but is used worldwide. This strain produces beers with a balance of floral and fruity aromas and finishes with a clean flavor.
FLEXIBLE FERMENTATION – SafLager W-34/70 Yeast is a particularly flexible and forgiving yeast strain as it can tolerate warmer fermentations (up to 72 °F) without producing noticeable off-flavors. However, this strain does perform best in a fermentation temperature range of 58 - 70 °F.
HOME BREW INGREDIENTS – This lager yeast is different from ale yeasts because lager yeasts thrive in cooler fermentation temperatures. Our active dry yeast does not require hydration or a yeast starter to begin fermentation.
QUALITY – This yeast hails from Germany, but is used worldwide. This strain produces beers with a balance of floral and fruity aromas and finishes with a clean flavor.
FLEXIBLE FERMENTATION – SafLager W-34/70 Yeast is a particularly flexible and forgiving yeast strain as it can tolerate warmer fermentations (up to 72 °F) without producing noticeable off-flavors. However, this strain does perform best in a fermentation temperature range of 58 - 70 °F.
HOME BREW INGREDIENTS – This lager yeast is different from ale yeasts because lager yeasts thrive in cooler fermentation temperatures. Our active dry yeast does not require hydration or a yeast starter to begin fermentation.
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J. Miner
After trying 5 different yeasts for Cider, this is my absolute favorite
Reviewed in the United States on March 20, 2024J. Forrest
Astounding power! ???? ???? ????
Reviewed in the United States on January 29, 2024L.T
Great for cider
Reviewed in the United States on February 17, 2024
Lisa
Great yeast with starter
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Fast acting, non violent
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Always attenuates well
Reviewed in the United States on January 31, 2024Donna
Great product
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Arrived in a timely fashion
Reviewed in the United States on March 20, 2023