Hard Cider Yeast

The sky is the limit when choosing 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.

And be sure to 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, SafCider AC-4
  • Aromatic, Fruit Forward: Red Star Cote des Blancs, Wyeast 4766, Lalvin D-47, Lalvin 71B, SafCider TF-6
  • Traditional, Strong Fermenter: Safcider AB-1, White Labs 775
  • Other Popular Cider Yeasts: Lallemand Nottingham Ale Yeast, Wyeast 4242 Fruity White, Red Star Premier Cuvee

red star cote des blancs yeast sachet
Red Star Cote des Blancs $1.79
red star premier blanc yeast sachet
Red Star Premier Blanc Wine Yeast $1.79
Front side of SafCider™ AB-1 Dry Yeast package
SafCider™ AB-1 Dry Yeast (5g) - Balanced Ciders $4.29
Frontside of SafCider™ AS-2 Dry Yeast (5g) packet
SafCider™ AS-2 Dry Yeast (5g) - Sweet Ciders $4.29
Frontside of SafCider™ AC-4 Dry Yeast (5g) packet.
SafCider™ AC-4 Dry Yeast (5g) - Crisp Ciders $4.29
Frontside of SafCider™ TF-6 Dry Yeast (5g) packet.
SafCider™ TF-6 Dry Yeast (5g) - Fruity Ciders $4.29
Lalvin ICV D-47 Wine Yeast sachet
Lalvin ICV D-47 Wine Yeast $1.69
Wyeast 4766 Cider Yeast pouch
Wyeast 4766 Cider Yeast $10.99
Wyeast 4021 Dry White and Sparkling Wine Yeast pouch
Wyeast 4021 Dry White / Sparkling Wine Yeast $10.99
Lalvin 71B-1122 Narbonne sachet
Lalvin 71B Wine Yeast $1.69
LalBrew® Nottingham English Ale Dry Yeast Front of package
LalBrew® Nottingham English Ale Dry Yeast $5.99
Lalvin EC-1118 Champagne Yeast sachet
Lalvin EC-1118 Champagne $1.99
Wyeast 4242 Fruity White Wine Yeast pouch
Wyeast 4242 Fruity White Wine Yeast $10.99
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Gluten Free Liquid Yeast A40's pouch
Imperial Yeast A40 Bubbles - For Dry Cider $11.99