How much Yeast for cider?

[BoxerDog]

I was able to get some yeast, but I noticed it came in 5 gram packets, I have 2 of them.


Do I need 5 grams or 10 grams for a 5 gallon batch?

 

[david_42]

Ciders are all simple sugars and I've found 5 gms is plenty for a quick ferment.

 

[Pumbaa]

I assume you have dry yeast by your discription . . .

5gm is enuff but 10gm cant hurt. If you pitch a greater amount of cells it takes less time for your ferment to start because the reproduction phase is shorter.

Last night I pitched a 2 liter starter into 10 gallons of cider

 

[BoxerDog]

I got champagne yeast. They didnt have Ed Worts.