{"product_id":"beginner-cider-making-starter-kit-40-pints","title":"Beginner Cider Making Starter Kit – 40 Pints","description":"\u003cp\u003eEverything you need to brew your first batch of homemade cider — ingredients and equipment included. No experience required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\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. Browse our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bottles\"\u003eBottles\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pressure-barrels-spares\"\u003ePressure Barrels\u003c\/a\u003e to complete your setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApple cider kit — premium concentrate for a crisp, refreshing cider\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1kg dextrose (brewing sugar)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e25-litre food-grade fermenting bucket with grommet lid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBubbler airlock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGlass wine \u0026amp; beer hydrometer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3-piece syphon kit with sediment trap \u0026amp; in-line tap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLCD stick-on thermometer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMixing paddle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCleaner \u0026amp; steriliser\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Brew Your Cider\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStep 1 — Sanitise:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clean all equipment thoroughly with the included steriliser.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStep 2 — Mix:\u003c\/strong\u003e Combine the cider concentrate, dextrose, and water in the fermenting bucket. 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. Expect around 4–5% ABV.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTips \u0026amp; Customisation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd berries, spices, or honey to create your own signature blend.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse preservative-free store-bought apple juice as a base for a fresh-juice cider.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrime with a little sugar at bottling for a sparkling finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjust sweetness by tweaking fermentation time or sugar levels.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Bevie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53604112040279,"sku":null,"price":54.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0979\/5495\/5607\/files\/Cider_STarter_Kit_189b3eef-f42d-4ab4-98e3-a63b7c2b3df0.jpg?v=1775132454","url":"https:\/\/www.home-brew-hopshop.co.uk\/products\/beginner-cider-making-starter-kit-40-pints","provider":"The Hop Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}