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Wyeast | 4766 Cider | Cider Yeast | Activator Smack-Pack Systemâ„¢ | 100 Billion Cells
WY4766

Wyeast | 4766 Cider | Cider Yeast | Activator Smack-Pack Systemâ„¢ | 100 Billion Cells

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Description

  • 4766 is a crisp and dry fermenting yeast with a big, fruity finish
  • Creates a nice balance for all types of apples, pears, and other fruit
  • Activator Smack-Pack System™ "proofs" the yeast and shortens lag time when it hits your wort
  • When smacked, the Activator™ packet releases sugars and nutrients to initiate the culture's metabolism
  • Wyeast has been a pioneer in craft brewing for over 35 years and is committed to creating the finest fermentation products available
  • Although beneficial, cultures do not need to be activated prior to inoculation

I was a doubter at first, but after using the Wyeast Cider strain, I am now a convert.  I used to ferment my ciders with English Ale (sweet) or Champagne (dry) yeast, but no longer! I have found a delicious Cider yeast that highlights the flavor of the apples and does not ferment too dry.  After we started stocking this strain, it became impossible to keep it in stock during the harvest season!

This yeast creates a nice balance for any type of apple, pear, or other fruit. It gives a crisp and dry ferment and allows the fruit character to dominate the flavor profile.

Attenuation: NA
Flocculation: Low
Alcohol Tolerance: 12%
Optimum Fermentation Temp: 60-75°F
Cell Count: 100 Billion

Styles:
Apple Wine
Common Cider
Common Perry
Cyser (Apple Melomel)
English Cider
French Cider
Fruit Cider
New England Cider
Traditional Perry
Other Sppecialty Cider or Perry

For best results we always recommend ordering an ice pack with your liquid yeast.

Please Note: When choosing an ice pack option beware that the liquid yeast will not arrive cold even when shipped together. Ice packs and insulated mailing options are designed to keep the yeast colder for longer during shipment, but they will not ensure that your yeast arrives cold. We will not replace liquid yeast that arrives warm. During warmer months we strongly recommend you choose dry yeast.

 
 
Item # WY4766
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Availability California - In Stock
Pennsylvania - In Stock
Weight 0.19 LBS
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Why did you choose this?
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Was suggested from a website
Jeremy P on Jan 21, 2023
This is a highly recommended yeast by many.
CHARLES G on Aug 11, 2022
Was suggested from a website
Jeremy P on Jan 21, 2023
To make a peach cider
David B on Sep 8, 2022
This is a highly recommended yeast by many.
CHARLES G on Aug 11, 2022
First time trying this yeast
Alan S on May 20, 2022
Just for cider
Valued C on Apr 20, 2022
Prefer this brand due to past experience.
Arne F S on Sep 21, 2021
has worked well for me
RICHARD O on Jul 27, 2021
It is good for cider
Gary A. W on Jul 22, 2021
Trying this instead of champagne yeast
Jacqui E on Jul 8, 2021
Great for Cider I am making
Amanda w on Apr 8, 2021
Used before successfully
RICHARD O on Jan 23, 2021
making a hard cider
Matt E on Nov 18, 2020
To make cider
John S on Nov 9, 2020
something new
eric e on Oct 28, 2020
Try something in making cider
Alfredo Trinidad on Sep 23, 2020
Used before
RICHARD O on Jul 31, 2020
Trying something new
Bill S on Jul 10, 2020
Making cider
Anthony C m on Jun 20, 2020
Making coder
Anthony C m on Jun 2, 2020
Experimenting with different yeasts for a draft mead.
Jacob Bray on Apr 27, 2020
Cider
Cole M A on Mar 5, 2020
The yeast had my targeted alcohol tolerance
Yang L on Jan 8, 2020
Good reviews
Wade R on Nov 20, 2019
I have used it before and it works great
Rickey on Oct 21, 2019
Availability
Eric J on Oct 2, 2019
Cider time!
Gus Fort on Mar 19, 2019
Using this on a cooler fermented cider.
Weston R on Mar 14, 2019
Curious
Josh F on Feb 5, 2019
Friend Suggestion
Mark E M on Dec 5, 2018
Have seen good reviews for this yeast.
Anthony M on Nov 17, 2018
because is not easy get this in Mexico
Miguel L on Nov 17, 2018
Making cider
Ronald V on Nov 17, 2018
i am making cider soon
Michael B on Sep 12, 2018
To make a peach cider
David B on Sep 8, 2022
First time trying this yeast
Alan S on May 20, 2022
how much yeast for a 10 bbl batch?
Chip Kent on Mar 6, 2021
BEST ANSWER: That is always a tough question to answer since yeast is the most complex variable in brewing. One good thing to keep in mind is that more is (almost) always better and the upper limit is astronomical. Two packs is sufficient for low and regular strength fermentations that will be fairly warm, e.g. a brew below 6% abv fermenting above 67 degrees fahrenheit. If you are brewing stronger or colder you will have healthier yeast with 3 packs; both stronger and colder and you will do best with 4. Also, no matter what, yeast nutrients are vital to keep yeast from making excessive sulfur, acid, and heavy alcohol. Always it is great to be aware that different recipes and cultivars will make different flavors even when used with the exact same yeast treated the exact same way. Cheers!
Is this yeast gluten free?
Alex Yule on Sep 1, 2020
BEST ANSWER: Yes. This yeast is grown and packaged without the use of media containing gluten.
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Rated 5 out of 5
Easy to use. Fermentation was completed in 7 days.
March 2, 2023
Purchased
1 year ago