The sky is the limit when choosing a yeast for your hard cider. However, here are a few of our favorites. Make sure to pick up some yeast nutrient and yeast energizer to give your ferment a healthy start. Watch our video on Six Yeast Strains for Fermenting Hard Cider at Home.
Looking for Hard Cider Yeast Suggestions?
Dry with Neutral Yeast Flavor: Lalvin EC-1118, Red Star Pasteur Blanc, White Labs 715, Wyeast 4021
Aromatic, Fruit Forward: Red Star Cote des Blancs, Wyeast 4766, Lalvin D-47, Lalvin 71B
Traditional, Strong Fermenter: Safcider, White Labs 775
Other Popular Cider Yeasts: Lallemand Nottingham Ale Yeast, Wyeast 4242 Fruity White, Red Star Premier Cuvee
Red Star Cote des Blancs
$1.49
Red Star Premier Cuvee
$1.49
Lalvin 71B Wine Yeast
$1.49
Lalvin EC-1118 Champagne
$1.79
Wyeast 4766 Cider Yeast
$9.99