So for background I’m using cheap store bought juice right now (comparing different juices with the same yeast is next up). M ferments are in my basement around 67 *F. My ferments are primarily only, 1-1.5 months.
I’ve tried Premier Classique (Montrachet), US-04, EC-1118, Safcider, D47, US-05, and Mangrove Jack’s M02. Of these, D47 and M02 were the clear winners for me, with much more flavor than the other yeasts. Safcider was better than EC-1118. That and the rest made okay cider but without much flavor. I downright disliked US-05 though.
I will be experimenting more with D47 and M02 going forward. My LHBS was out of M02 so my next couple batches will be D47. My wife’s favorite was M02, mine was D47, but I think I may prefer M02 with a bit of aging.
I’ve not yet tried bread yeast, but I should give a 1/2 gallon jug a go given that I keep seeing people here asking about it. Then I could give an educated response.