Mangrove Jack's M05 - Mead Yeast 10g

Mangrove Jack's M05 Mead Yeast

Mangrove Jack's M05 is a dedicated mead yeast that produces fresh floral esters, particularly when fermented toward the cooler end of its range.

It has very high attenuation, performs across a broad temperature range and is suitable for dry, sweet, traditional and flavoured meads.

Yeast Details

• Yeast Type: Mead / wine yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae)
• Pack Size: 10g
• Fermentation Temperature: 15–30°C
• Attenuation: 95–100%
• Flocculation: High
• Character: Fresh and floral, especially when fermented cool
• Good For: All styles of mead

How to Use

Sprinkle directly onto up to 17 litres of must. Rehydration is not required. Because honey is naturally low in nutrients, use an appropriate mead yeast nutrient programme for healthy fermentation.

If you choose to rehydrate M05, Mangrove Jack's strongly recommends using its Mead Yeast Nutrient during rehydration.

Substitute Yeasts

Lalvin K1-V1116 is a robust alternative for mead and fruit-based fermentations when higher alcohol tolerance and aromatic expression are useful. Lalvin D47 is another good choice for mead when a fuller, softer profile is preferred.

Brewer's Tip

Nutrient management matters more with mead than with most malt-based fermentations. Honey supplies plenty of fermentable sugar but comparatively little yeast nutrition, so do not treat nutrient additions as optional in demanding mead recipes.