Wyeast | 4766 Cider | Cider Yeast | Activator Smack-Pack System™ | 100 Billion Cells

WY4766

Wyeast | 4766 Cider | Cider Yeast | Activator Smack-Pack System™ | 100 Billion Cells

WY4766

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Item #	WY4766
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Availability	California - In Stock Pennsylvania - Out Of Stock
Weight	0.19 LBS

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
Shipping	Eligible for Free Shipping Program
Availability	California - In Stock Pennsylvania - Out Of Stock
Weight	0.19 LBS

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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

Just for cider

Valued C on Apr 20, 2022

has worked well for me

RICHARD O on Jul 27, 2021

Trying this instead of champagne yeast

Jacqui E on Jul 8, 2021

Used before successfully

RICHARD O on Jan 23, 2021

To make cider

John S on Nov 9, 2020

Try something in making cider

Alfredo Trinidad on Sep 23, 2020

Trying something new

Bill S on Jul 10, 2020

Making coder

Anthony C m on Jun 2, 2020

Cider

Cole M A on Mar 5, 2020

Good reviews

Wade R on Nov 20, 2019

Availability

Eric J on Oct 2, 2019

Using this on a cooler fermented cider.

Weston R on Mar 14, 2019

Friend Suggestion

Mark E M on Dec 5, 2018

because is not easy get this in Mexico

Miguel L on Nov 17, 2018

i am making cider soon

Michael B on Sep 12, 2018

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

Prefer this brand due to past experience.

Arne F S on Sep 21, 2021

It is good for cider

Gary A. W on Jul 22, 2021

Great for Cider I am making

Amanda w on Apr 8, 2021

making a hard cider

Matt E on Nov 18, 2020

something new

eric e on Oct 28, 2020

Used before

RICHARD O on Jul 31, 2020

Making cider

Anthony C m on Jun 20, 2020

Experimenting with different yeasts for a draft mead.

Jacob Bray on Apr 27, 2020

The yeast had my targeted alcohol tolerance

Yang L on Jan 8, 2020

I have used it before and it works great

Rickey on Oct 21, 2019

Cider time!

Gus Fort on Mar 19, 2019

Curious

Josh F on Feb 5, 2019

Have seen good reviews for this yeast.

Anthony M on Nov 17, 2018

Making cider

Ronald V on Nov 17, 2018

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!