Beginner Cider Making Starter Kit – 40 Pints

Everything you need to brew your first batch of homemade cider — ingredients and equipment included. No experience required.

This kit produces a light, crisp apple cider with a refreshing finish. From mixing to pouring, the whole process takes around 4–6 weeks, and the results speak for themselves.

Please note: Bottles or a barrel for storage are not included and will need to be purchased separately. Browse our Bottles or Pressure Barrels to complete your setup.

What's Included

• Apple cider kit — premium concentrate for a crisp, refreshing cider
• 1kg dextrose (brewing sugar)
• 25-litre food-grade fermenting bucket with grommet lid
• Bubbler airlock
• Glass wine & beer hydrometer
• 3-piece syphon kit with sediment trap & in-line tap
• LCD stick-on thermometer
• Mixing paddle
• Cleaner & steriliser

How to Brew Your Cider

• Step 1 — Sanitise: Clean all equipment thoroughly with the included steriliser.
• Step 2 — Mix: Combine the cider concentrate, dextrose, and water in the fermenting bucket. Add yeast and seal with the airlock.
• Step 3 — Ferment: Monitor temperature and gravity over 1–2 weeks until fermentation is complete.
• Step 4 — Transfer: Syphon into bottles or a barrel for conditioning.
• Step 5 — Enjoy: Chill and serve after a few weeks of conditioning. Expect around 4–5% ABV.

Tips & Customisation

• Add berries, spices, or honey to create your own signature blend.
• Use preservative-free store-bought apple juice as a base for a fresh-juice cider.
• Prime with a little sugar at bottling for a sparkling finish.
• Adjust sweetness by tweaking fermentation time or sugar levels.