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The same gear works for beer too — swap the ingredient kit and the process is identical.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat's In The Kit\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e30L fermenter\u003c\/strong\u003e — food-grade plastic, screw-top barrel with tap, airlock and thermometer\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMangrove Jacks Craft Series Cider kit of your choice\u003c\/strong\u003e — quality commercial-grade cider ingredients for a 23L batch\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e1kg dextrose\u003c\/strong\u003e — included for fermentation\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eHydrometer and test flask\u003c\/strong\u003e — to confirm fermentation is complete before bottling\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eBottling valve\u003c\/strong\u003e — attaches to fermenter tap for quick, clean bottle fills\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCarbonation drops\u003c\/strong\u003e — pre-measured sugar for consistent bottle conditioning\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eTwin-lever bottle capper — Italian made\u003c\/strong\u003e, suits standard crown-seal longnecks and stubbies\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e100 crown seals\u003c\/strong\u003e — included\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMixing spoon (39cm)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottle brush\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo-rinse brew sanitiser and cleaner\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStep-by-step instructions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKit Specifications\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ctable\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKit type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003eCider starter kit\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkill level\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003eBeginner (no prior experience required)\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFermenter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003e30L food-grade plastic, screw-top\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCider ingredient\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003eMangrove Jacks Craft Series Cider kit (3 styles available)\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBatch volume\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003e23 litres per batch\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYield\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003e~60 × 375mL stubbies or ~30 × 750mL long necks\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003e~5% with 1kg dextrose; ~3.5% without\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTime to first cider\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003e2–3 weeks\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottles\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003eSold separately — standard glass crown-seal\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCapper\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003eItalian-made twin-lever capper\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCrown seals\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003e100 included\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003eAustralia-wide\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003c\/table\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChoose Your Cider Style\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSelect one of the following when you add to cart:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eApple\u003c\/strong\u003e — golden sparkling cider with a crisp finish and a hint of natural sweetness. Made from farm fresh orchard apples. Classic and clean.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eRaspberry \u0026amp; Mango\u003c\/strong\u003e — light pale pink cider bursting with fresh raspberry and a subtle hint of sweet tropical mango. Fruit-forward and refreshing.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePeach \u0026amp; Passionfruit\u003c\/strong\u003e — light and fizzy with sweet peach lifting tangy passionfruit. Pale pink colour with a refreshing summer finish.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eAll three varieties make 23 litres at approximately 5% ABV when brewed with the included 1kg dextrose. Brew without dextrose for approximately 3.5% ABV.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWho Is This Kit For\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA good first choice for anyone who prefers cider over beer, or for households where not everyone drinks beer. The equipment in this kit — fermenter, hydrometer, bottling gear — is identical to what you would use to brew beer, so you are not limiting yourself to cider. The Italian-made twin-lever capper handles a full 23-litre batch cleanly without the extra cost of a bench capper.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eReviewed by the AHB Brewing Team — June 2026.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Australian Home Brewing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41994959257677,"sku":"15059","price":178.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0635\/8306\/0045\/files\/15059_bbc41db1-4d51-42b5-a1e0-4f8999edc7c9.jpg?v=1786926510","url":"https:\/\/www.australianhomebrewing.com.au\/products\/starter-kit-cider-30l-super-with-twin-lever-capper","provider":"Australian Home Brewing","version":"1.0","type":"link"}