Hard Cider Yeast

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.

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

Lalvin ICV D-47 Wine Yeast sachet

Lalvin ICV D-47 Wine Yeast $1.19

Lalvin EC-1118 Champagne Yeast sachet

Lalvin EC-1118 Champagne $1.69

Lalvin 71B-1122 Narbonne sachet

Lalvin 71B Wine Yeast $1.19

red star premier cuvee yeast sachet

Red Star Premier Cuvee $1.19

red star cote des blancs yeast sachet

Red Star Cote des Blancs $1.39

red star premier blanc yeast sachet

Red Star Premier Blanc Wine Yeast $1.29

Wyeast 4021 Dry White and Sparkling Wine Yeast pouch

Wyeast 4021 Dry White / Sparkling Wine Yeast $7.99

Gluten Free Liquid Yeast A40's pouch

Imperial Yeast A40 Bubbles - For Dry Cider $6.97 $9.99

safcider yeast sachet

SafCider™ AB-1 Dry Yeast (5g) $3.99

LalBrew® Nottingham English Ale Dry Yeast Front of package

LalBrew® Nottingham English Ale Dry Yeast $4.49

Wyeast 4242 Fruity White Wine Yeast pouch

Wyeast 4242 Fruity White Wine Yeast $7.99

Wyeast 4766 Cider Yeast pouch

Wyeast 4766 Cider Yeast $7.99