Make around 23 litres (40 pints) of home cider. The Mangrove Jack's Craft Series Apple Cider kit ferments in around 2 weeks and delivers the taste of delicious orchard apples — light and crisp with a juicy apple bite. Enjoy chilled or on ice.
Cider Profile
- ABV approx: 5.2%
- Style: Sweet
- Colour: Gold
- Makes: 23L
- Brewing sugar required: 1kg dextrose (purchased separately) — 1kg of sugar
What Equipment Do You Need?
A 25-litre fermenter with airlock, a hydrometer, a syphon, and either bottles with caps or a pressure barrel. New to brewing? Our home brew starter kits bundle everything in one go. Always sanitise your equipment with VWP or ChemSan before you start.
Yeast: ferment with Gervin GV13 Cider Yeast or Mangrove Jack's M02 Cider Yeast. Add Yeast Nutrient for a healthy fermentation.
Fermentation Timeline
Day 1: Mix the kit with your dextrose and top up to 23 litres. Pitch the yeast at 18-22°C.
Day 7-14: Fermentation finishes. Confirm with two identical hydrometer readings two days apart before you bottle.
Week 3+: Condition in the bottle or barrel for at least a week before drinking — longer improves it.
Tips for Best Results
- Keep fermentation steady at 18-22°C for a clean, fruity result
- Don't skip sanitisation — cider is especially prone to off-flavours from poor hygiene
- Never bottle on the calendar — bottle on the hydrometer
- Serve well chilled
See all Mangrove Jack's Craft Cider styles. Browse also On The Rocks Cider and Magnum Cider, or all wine and cider kits at BrewCo.
Kit Specification