Mangrove Jack's Craft Cider Kits are the premium choice for home cider making — using the same quality-first approach as the celebrated Craft Series beer kits, but applied to fruit cider. Mangrove Jack's source only the freshest, highest-quality fruit for their concentrates, producing ciders with genuine fruit character and a clean, refreshing finish.
Each kit makes 23 litres (approximately 40 pints) of craft cider at home, and comes with a free Mangrove Jack's Cider Enhancer — a blend of dextrose and apple juice powder that adds body, fruit character, and a softer mouthfeel to the finished cider. An excellent value bundle.
Available in five fruit styles: Apple, Pear, Strawberry & Pear, Elderflower & Lime, and Raspberry & Mango.
About the Cider Styles
- Apple — The classic. Light and crisp with a fresh orchard apple character and a juicy bite. Clean and refreshing — ideal served well chilled or over ice. 5.2% ABV.
- Pear — A sweet, mellow pear cider with a gentle fruitiness and smooth finish. Perfectly balanced and easy drinking. 4.7% ABV.
- Strawberry & Pear — Fresh strawberries and juicy pear combine for a sweet, fruity cider that's especially good chilled on a summer evening. 4.7% ABV.
- Elderflower & Lime — Floral elderflower and sharp citrus lime over a fresh apple base. Beautifully aromatic and refreshing, with a zingy, complex flavour. 5.2% ABV.
- Raspberry & Mango — Vibrant tropical mango with bright raspberry fruit. Sweet and punchy with a long, fruity finish. A crowd-pleaser.
What's Included
Each kit contains a pouch of fruit cider concentrate, Mangrove Jack's M02 Cider Yeast, full instructions, and a free Cider Enhancer sachet. Just add water and ferment — no additional sugar needed if using the enhancer.
What Equipment Do You Need?
A 23-litre fermentation vessel, airlock, hydrometer, siphon, and bottles or a pressure barrel. Our home brew starter kits include everything in one bundle. Always sanitise with VWP or StarSan before use — cider is particularly susceptible to wild yeast contamination.
Tips for Best Results
- Use the included M02 Cider Yeast for the best result — it's been specifically selected for fruit cider fermentation
- Ferment cool (15–18°C) for a crisper, more refreshing character
- The Cider Enhancer replaces the need for extra sugar and significantly improves mouthfeel and fruit character — always include it
- Condition for at least 7 days in the bottle before drinking, and serve well chilled
Also see the full cider kit range including Bulldog and Magnum options, or browse all wine and cider kits at BrewCo. For individual cider yeast, we stock the Mangrove Jack's M02 separately.