{"product_id":"mangrove-jacks-aw4-wine-yeast","title":"Mangrove Jacks AW4 - White \u0026 Rosé Wine Yeast","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBest Yeast for Aromatic White \u0026amp; Rosé Wines\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMangrove Jack’s AW4\u003c\/strong\u003e is a highly aromatic wine yeast ideal for varietals that rely on bold floral and spice character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned for white and rosé wines, AW4 enhances the natural aromatics of your grapes by producing fragrant ester compounds during fermentation — perfect for expressive styles like Gewurztraminer, Riesling, and Sauvignon Blanc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis strain is a solid choice when your grape must needs more aromatic lift or when you want to showcase intense, perfume-driven character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt’s especially good in wines that benefit from spice, florals, and pronounced varietal identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Is AW4 Best For?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse AW4 for aromatic white and rosé wines where you want high ester expression and lifted aromatics. Excellent with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGewurztraminer\u003c\/strong\u003e – Intensifies floral\/spice notes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRiesling\u003c\/strong\u003e – Boosts citrus, floral and stone fruit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSauvignon Blanc\u003c\/strong\u003e – Adds tropical and grassy complexity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRosé styles\u003c\/strong\u003e – Clean ferment with bright aromatics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSemillon \u0026amp; blends\u003c\/strong\u003e – Complements more subtle base wines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAW4 Yeast Characteristics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStrain:\u003c\/strong\u003e Saccharomyces cerevisiae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol Tolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Up to 14%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Temp:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16–24°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlocculation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDosage:\u003c\/strong\u003e One sachet treats up to 25 litres\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProfile:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aromatic, floral, spice-driven, varietal-enhancing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Use Mangrove Jack’s AW4\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick Method:\u003c\/strong\u003e Simply sprinkle AW4 directly into your must or juice and stir gently. No rehydration needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdvanced Method (Optional Yeast Starter):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCombine sachet contents with 50ml of warm water (~20°C) and 1\/2 tsp sugar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLet stand covered for 15–20 minutes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStir your must to oxygenate just before pitching\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePour in the yeast starter and mix gently\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSubstitute Yeasts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf AW4 isn’t available, these alternatives offer similar aromatic impact:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.home-brew-hopshop.co.uk\/lalvin-lallemand\/2021-lalvin-k1-v1116-wine-yeast.html\"\u003eLalvin K1-V1116\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e – Highly aromatic, good ester production, works well in whites and fruit wines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.home-brew-hopshop.co.uk\/gervin-yeast\/1413-gervin-gv1-wine-yeast.html\"\u003eGervin GV1\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e – Reliable, clean fermentation across most white wine styles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQs – AW4 Yeast in a Nutshell\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs AW4 better for white or rosé wines?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBoth. It’s especially good when you want to boost aromatic expression in lighter, fragrant styles. Perfect for varietal-driven whites and fresh rosés.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes AW4 produce floral and spice notes?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — that's its strength. It encourages esters that add floral lift, tropical notes, and subtle spice without masking the grape's core character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use AW4 for dry wines?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAbsolutely. AW4 ferments clean and dry while still adding aromatic impact. 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