{"product_id":"mangrove-jacks-brewing-yeast-cider-yeast-m02","title":"Mangrove Jacks M02 Cider Yeast 10g","description":"\u003cp\u003eM02 is a dedicated cider yeast that preserves fresh apple and fruit aromas through fermentation. Where aggressive wine yeasts strip cider of its fruit character in pursuit of complete fermentation, M02 ferments reliably while keeping the fresh flavour in the glass.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBest Suited To\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eTraditional Apple Cider, Pear Cider\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBerry Fruit Cider\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHeritage Apple Cider from pressed fruit\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpecs\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFermentation temp:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18–24°C (lower end for more fruit retention)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAttenuation:\u003c\/strong\u003e High\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFlocculation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium-High\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol tolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Up to 14% ABV\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePitching rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 sachet per 20–23L at standard cider gravity\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhen to Choose M02\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoose M02 over EC-1118 when fresh fruit flavour is the priority. EC-1118 ferments more aggressively and tolerates higher alcohol, but strips the delicate fruit character out of apple juice in the process. M02 is gentler and keeps the fruit in the glass.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePractical Notes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYeast nutrient is essential in cider. Apple juice lacks the nitrogen, minerals, and vitamins that malt wort provides naturally. Add a sachet of yeast nutrient to the juice before pitching — without it, fermentation is sluggish and often produces hydrogen sulphide. This is the most common cider fermentation problem and the simplest to prevent.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFerment at 18–20°C for the best fruit retention. Higher temperatures push fermentation faster but reduce the delicate aromas you are trying to preserve.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKeep refrigerated. Once opened, reseal and use within 7 days.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eReviewed by the AHB Brewing Team — June 2026.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mangrove Jack's","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41994565255245,"sku":"25013","price":9.5,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0635\/8306\/0045\/files\/25013.jpg?v=1754053272","url":"https:\/\/www.australianhomebrewing.com.au\/products\/mangrove-jacks-brewing-yeast-cider-yeast-m02","provider":"Australian Home Brewing","version":"1.0","type":"link"}