{"title":"Cider Starter Kits","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"mangrove-jacks-apple-cider-starter-kit","title":"Mangrove Jack's Apple Cider Starter Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003eWant to make your own crisp, refreshing cider at home?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eMangrove Jack’s Starter Kit\u003c\/strong\u003e includes everything you need — equipment, bottles, and a full ingredient pack — to brew 23 litres of classic apple cider, even if you’ve never brewed anything before.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cider is clean, lightly sparkling, and just the right balance of sweet and dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you’re into summer sipping or just want something lighter than beer, this kit makes it easy to brew a batch you’ll actually want to drink.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat’s in the Box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStep-by-step instructions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCraft Series Apple Cider\u003c\/strong\u003e pouch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1.2Kg Pure Liquid Malt Extract\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e30L Fermenter with lid, tap, airlock, grommet \u0026amp; thermometer strip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlastic bottles (PET) with caps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHydrometer – to track fermentation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMixing spoon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrew bottler (for easy filling)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCleaner \u0026amp; sanitiser sachet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You'll Need\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSugar or carbonation drops for bottling (not included)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClean, chlorine-free water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCider Specs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Classic Apple Cider\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 5.2%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVolume:\u003c\/strong\u003e 23 litres (approx. 40 pints)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCarbonation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Naturally sparkling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy It’s Great\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeginner-friendly – comes with everything you need\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReusable fermenter and bottles for future batches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrisp, refreshing cider – perfect for warm weather or casual sipping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo specialist gear or experience required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBrewer’s Tip\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce fermentation is complete, give your cider a few extra weeks in the bottle to condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe flavour smooths out and the bubbles develop more fully. 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From mixing to pouring, the whole process takes around 4–6 weeks, and the results speak for themselves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bottles or a barrel for storage are not included and will need to be purchased separately. 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Add yeast and seal with the airlock.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStep 3 — Ferment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Monitor temperature and gravity over 1–2 weeks until fermentation is complete.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStep 4 — Transfer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Syphon into bottles or a barrel for conditioning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStep 5 — Enjoy:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chill and serve after a few weeks of conditioning. 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