Mangrove Jack's Craft Series Pear Cider Kit – Beam Me Up

Mangrove Jack's Craft Series Pear Cider Kit – Beam Me Up (23 Litres)

Brew approximately 23 litres (40 UK pints) of refreshing pear cider with Mangrove Jack's Craft Series Pear Cider, now known as Beam Me Up in the refreshed range. This premium 2.4kg cider kit produces a clear, golden cider with a sweet, mellow pear flavour and a light, crisp finish.

Made using concentrated fruit juice, the kit is designed to preserve fresh pear character. Expect approximately 4.7% ABV when brewed with 1kg dextrose.

Taste & Aroma

Soft, juicy pear flavours are the star of this sweet-style cider, with a mellow fruity aroma, a light body and a clean, refreshing finish. Serve well chilled for a classic pear cider that's easy to enjoy.

What's Included?

• 2.4kg Mangrove Jack's Craft Series Pear Cider ingredient pouch
• Cider yeast sachet – the current formulation uses 9g M08 Premium Cider Yeast
• Sweetener sachet for adjusting the sweetness to your preference
• Brewing instructions

Packaging and yeast may vary during the changeover to the new Craft Series range. Earlier packs may include M02 cider yeast. Brewing equipment and additional fermentables are not included.

What Else Will You Need?

Additional fermentables are required and sold separately. Choose one of the following:

• 1kg Brewing Sugar (Dextrose) – used for the manufacturer's approximate 4.7% ABV figure
• 1.25kg Mangrove Jack's Liquid Cider Enhancer – an alternative for added body and fruit character

You'll also need standard cider-making equipment, including a fermenter with airlock, cleaner and sanitiser, hydrometer, siphon or bottling tap, and suitable bottles or a keg. Priming sugar or carbonation drops may be required if you want a sparkling cider.

Brewing Guidance

Prepare the kit according to the instructions supplied and top up to approximately 23 litres. The current M08 formulation has a recommended fermentation range of 17–22°C; follow your pack's instructions if brewing an earlier version. Add the sweetener sachet as directed to suit your preference for a sweeter or drier cider.

Use a hydrometer to check that fermentation is complete and gravity readings are stable over at least 48 hours before bottling or kegging.

Read our Mangrove Jack's cider-making instructions.

At a Glance

• Brand: Mangrove Jack's
• Range: Craft Series – Beam Me Up
• Cider style: Sweet pear cider
• Kit size: 2.4kg
• Yield: Approximately 23 litres / 40 UK pints
• Colour: Clear gold
• Taste & aroma: Light, crisp, mellow pear
• Approximate ABV: 4.7% with 1kg dextrose
• Yeast: M08 Premium Cider Yeast, 9g (current formulation)
• Fermentation temperature: 17–22°C (current formulation)
• Original gravity: 1.042 (±0.002)
• Final gravity: Below 1.003 with dextrose or below 1.013 with Cider Enhancer (manufacturer's guidance)