Cider Making Kits

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Cider making kits are the easiest way to produce delicious, refreshing cider at home — no apple pressing required. Each homebrew cider kit contains concentrated fruit juice and cider yeast, so you simply add water, ferment, and enjoy up to 40 pints of crisp, sparkling cider in a few weeks. At BrewCo UK we stock all the leading cider kit brands, from classic apple to modern fruit varieties like mixed berry, elderflower & lime, and strawberry & pear. Our range includes Bulldog Cider kits, the premium Mangrove Jack's Craft Cider Series , On The Rocks , Magnum Cider , and the ever-popular John Bull Country Cider . Most kits make around 23 litres (40 pints) at 4.5–5.5% ABV, and many just need 1kg of brewing sugar or dextrose to get started. Looking for something a bit different? Browse our flavoured & fruit cider kits or pear cider kits . New to cider making? All you need alongside your kit is basic fermentation equipment — a starter kit covers everything — and our step-by-step brewing guides and kit instructions walk you through the whole process. Prefer to start from scratch with real apples or juice? You'll want cider yeast , pectolase and a few additives . Whichever route you take, homemade cider costs a fraction of shop prices and tastes every bit as good. Fast UK delivery from BrewCo UK. Cider making kit FAQs How long does a cider kit take to make? Most cider kits ferment in 7–14 days at 18–24°C, then need 1–2 weeks in the bottle to carbonate. Allow 3–4 weeks from starting to drinking; a further few weeks of conditioning improves flavour noticeably. What equipment do I need for a cider making kit? A 25 litre fermenting bucket with lid and airlock, a syphon, a hydrometer, steriliser, and around 40 bottles (or a pressure barrel). Our starter kits bundle all of this together. Do I need to add sugar to a cider kit? It depends on the kit. Many 1.5–1.8kg kits ask for 1kg of brewing sugar or dextrose; premium kits such as Mangrove Jack's Craft Series and Bulld