Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
SafMead™ Twist mead yeast for nutty and spicy meads. Explore a professional active dry yeast for aromatic mead production with clove, almond, hazelnut, fruity, and floral notes, up to 15% ABV.
SafMead™ Twist was selected by Fermentis R&D through multiple microvinifications on various kinds of honey, in partnership with a French research institute and mead industry players. Thanks to its POF-positive character, this active dry yeast helps mead makers create distinctive meads with spicy notes, mainly clove, along with pleasant almond and hazelnut notes. It also supports moderate ethyl ester production for fruity and floral notes with a long, pleasant finish.
Key technical specs for professional mead makers:
- Medium and regular fermentation kinetics
- Recommended maximum alcohol: up to 15% vol./vol.
- Recommended fermentation temperature: 14-30°C (57-86°F)
- Low to medium nitrogen requirements — YAN (mg/L) / Sugars (g/L): 0.7
- POF positive — contributes clove and spicy notes
- Low to medium production of volatile acidity
- High SO2 resistance: between 50 and 75 mg/L | Medium production of SO2
- Dosage: 20 g/hL (1.67 lb/1000 gal)
- Viable yeast: more than 1.0 x 10^10 cfu/g | Purity: more than 99.999%
- Shelf life: 48 months from production date
SafMead™ Twist is a strong fit for professionals developing aromatic meads with layered spice, nutty character, floral lift, and a pleasant long finish.
RESOURCES
Product page: fermentis.com/en/product/safmead-twist
Find a distributor: https://frmt.is/distributors
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SafMead™ Twist mead yeast for nutty and spicy meads. Explore a professional active dry yeast for aromatic mead production with clove, almond, hazelnut, fruity, and floral notes, up to 15% ABV.
SafMead™ Twist was selected by Fermentis R&D through multiple microvinifications on various kinds of honey, in partnership with a French research institute and mead industry players. Thanks to its POF-positive character, this active dry yeast helps mead makers create distinctive meads with spicy notes, mainly clove, along with pleasant almond and hazelnut notes. It also supports moderate ethyl ester production for fruity and floral notes with a long, pleasant finish.
Key technical specs for professional mead makers:
- Medium and regular fermentation kinetics
- Recommended maximum alcohol: up to 15% vol./vol.
- Recommended fermentation temperature: 14-30°C (57-86°F)
- Low to medium nitrogen requirements — YAN (mg/L) / Sugars (g/L): 0.7
- POF positive — contributes clove and spicy notes
- Low to medium production of volatile acidity
- High SO2 resistance: between 50 and 75 mg/L | Medium production of SO2
- Dosage: 20 g/hL (1.67 lb/1000 gal)
- Viable yeast: more than 1.0 x 10^10 cfu/g | Purity: more than 99.999%
- Shelf life: 48 months from production date
SafMead™ Twist is a strong fit for professionals developing aromatic meads with layered spice, nutty character, floral lift, and a pleasant long finish.
RESOURCES
Product page: fermentis.com/en/product/safmead-twist
Find a distributor: https://frmt.is/distributors
#SafMeadTwist #SafMead #MeadYeast #MeadMaking #Fermentis
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Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/fermentisbylesaffre
Follow us on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/fermentis
Follow us on Facebook: facebook.com/Fermentis
Follow us on X: https://x.com/Fermentis
Download the Fermentis App in Apple Store: https://frmt.is/Fermentis-App-iOS
Download the Fermentis App in Google Store: https://frmt.is/Fermentis-App-Android
Find your local distributor: https://frmt.is/distributors
