Cider/ wild yeast question

[sandbur]

Will wild yeast survive the freezing of sweet cider?

I have just about finished my fresh cider and like it’s changes after2-5 weeks in the fridge.

Should I add a bit of this to the frozen cider after thawing, or will wild yeast be in the frozen cider?


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[Telemark]

Some yeast will survive freezing. Wild yeast isn't just a single organism. There are countless strains of wild yeast. This is the single most complex aspect of brewing. You are likely to have a similar yeast profile in the frozen cider if it is from the same batch, but that doesn't mean it will behave the same when brought up to temperature. Even just a bit of variation in the rate of thawing and warming can cause different yeasts to take over the fermentation.