Cider questions

[gotbags-10]

Ok so starting a batch today. New cider maker. I have just some store bought juice. No additives of course. My question is yeast. This seems to be all over the place. I currently have Ec-1118, Montrachet, and s-04 to chose from. I don't want a bone dry cider so that leads me to believe s-04 would be my best bet. Is that correct? Also if I'm using that yeast will I have a lot of krausen? I was planning on a 5.5g batch in a 6g carboy. I could use a blow off tube if need be.

 

[MarkKF]

I had only a half inch with S-04
Keep temps. below 70 Deg.

 

[hubs731]

I'm using S04 yeast and haven't seen any activity in the first 24 hrs. Is this typical? Thermometer on side of bucket reads 61°F.

 

[MarkKF]

Did u just pitch the dry yeast into the cider with no added yeast nutrients?

If so yes. I use a starter these days

 

[hubs731]

Yes, I just pitched it in. So this is normal you are saying and the temp is ok?

 

[MarkKF]

Yeah for direct pitch, no nutrients and temps in the low 60's it may be a while before you see anything

 

[hubs731]

It's in my basement right now. I'd move it upstairs, probably be in the mid to upper 60's but don't want the kids messing with it. And being on the 3rd floor, there would be a lot of movement from the traffic.