SafMead Twist Spicy & Nutty Mead Dry Yeast - Fermentis

Mead Yeast for Spicy, Nutty & Complex Character SafMead™ Twist is a dry yeast selected specifically for expressive mead fermentation, developing spicy and nutty notes while enhancing fruitiness, perceived sweetness, and length on the palate. Its POF+ character can produce distinctive clove-like spice from precursors naturally present in certain honeys, making Twist an exciting choice for complex meads where fermentation character is part of the finished profile. SafMead Twist Fermentation Notes Alcohol Tolerance: up to 15% ABV Temperature Range: 57–86°F (14–30°C) Fermentation Speed: medium and regular Lag Phase: short to medium Nutrient Needs: low to medium; proper yeast nutrition is still recommended for honey must POF: positive (POF+) SafMead Twist Flavor & Aroma Spicy character including clove-like notes Nutty notes including almond and hazelnut Enhanced perception of fruitiness Greater perceived sweetness and palate length Expressive fruity and floral character SafMead Twist Best Uses Spicy and complex traditional meads Meads designed around characterful honey varieties Acacia honey Buckwheat honey Rapeseed honey Honeydew honey Multifloral and blended honeys SafMead Twist Meadmaker Tips Twist is particularly suited to honeys rich in vinyl phenol precursors, allowing its distinctive spicy character to develop. The intensity of clove and spice character can vary with the floral source and composition of the honey. Honey must is naturally low in nitrogen and other nutrients. Use an appropriate mead nutrition program for healthy, complete fermentation. SafMead Twist is E2U™ certified and can be pitched directly into the must without rehydration. Rehydration is optional. One 5 g sachet is designed for approximately 5 gallons of honey-based must.