Mangrove Jack's Apple Cider Starter Kit

Want to make your own crisp, refreshing cider at home?

This Mangrove Jack’s Starter Kit 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.

The cider is clean, lightly sparkling, and just the right balance of sweet and dry.

Whether 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.

What’s in the Box

• Step-by-step instructions
• Craft Series Apple Cider pouch
• 1.2Kg Pure Liquid Malt Extract
• 30L Fermenter with lid, tap, airlock, grommet & thermometer strip
• Plastic bottles (PET) with caps
• Hydrometer – to track fermentation
• Mixing spoon
• Brew bottler (for easy filling)
• Cleaner & sanitiser sachet

What You'll Need

• Sugar or carbonation drops for bottling (not included)
• Clean, chlorine-free water

Cider Specs

• Style: Classic Apple Cider
• ABV: Approx. 5.2%
• Volume: 23 litres (approx. 40 pints)
• Carbonation: Naturally sparkling

Why It’s Great

• Beginner-friendly – comes with everything you need
• Reusable fermenter and bottles for future batches
• Crisp, refreshing cider – perfect for warm weather or casual sipping
• No specialist gear or experience required

Brewer’s Tip

Once fermentation is complete, give your cider a few extra weeks in the bottle to condition.

The flavour smooths out and the bubbles develop more fully. Want a little twist?

Add a small amount of raspberry or elderflower extract during bottling for a flavour boost.