Hard Cider Brewing Kit

Regular price $49.99
  • Makes three 1-gallon batches of hard cider
  • Ready to drink in about 20 days
  • Crisp, refreshing cider with balanced apple flavor
  • Complete hard cider kit with reusable equipment & ingredients
  • Just add preservative-free apple juice
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Make crisp, refreshing hard cider at home with the Hard Cider Brewing Kit, a complete 1 gallon cider making kit designed for beginners and repeat batches alike. This reusable cider kit includes fermentation equipment, yeast, sanitizer, and detailed instructions to help you transform store-bought apple juice into clean, balanced hard cider in as little as 20 days.

Designed for simplicity and consistent fermentation, this kit produces up to three separate 1-gallon cider batches using your choice of apple juice. The included cider yeast supports clean fermentation and bright apple flavor while maintaining a smooth, lightly dry finish with gentle carbonation.

Each kit includes reusable fermentation equipment and ingredients for three batches, making it an approachable and cost-effective way to begin making cider at home. Optional versions include mulling spices for seasonal cider variations or bottling equipment for easier packaging and carbonation.

For best results, ferment at stable room temperatures and use preservative-free apple juice. The reusable equipment can be cleaned and used for future cider batches beyond the included ingredients.

Craft a Brew hard cider kits are widely used by home fermenters seeking dependable fermentation, beginner-friendly instructions, and consistent homemade cider results.

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Hard Cider Brewing Kit
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Make Your Own Homemade Hard Cider

Turn your favorite apple juice into crisp, refreshing hard cider with this beginner-friendly cider making kit. Designed for simplicity and repeat use, this kit includes reusable fermentation equipment and ingredients for three separate batches of homemade hard cider with clean apple flavor and smooth drinkability.

What's Inside the Hard Cider Brewing Kit

This Hard Cider Brewing Kit includes:

  • 1 Gallon Glass Jug
  • Airlock
  • Rubber Stopper
  • Funnel
  • Racking Cane & Filter Tip
  • Transfer Tubing & Tube Clamp
  • Yeast (3 packets)
  • Sanitizer (3 packets)
  • Detailed Hard Cider Instructions
  • 1 or 3 packets of mulling spices (Spiced Kit only)
  • Eight 16 oz flip top bottles (Deluxe Kit only)
  • Adhesive thermometer (Deluxe Kit only)

Apple juice is required and not included.

What You'll Make

Hard Cider

A bright, apple-forward hard cider with a crisp snap up front and a clean, refreshing palate. Expect clear apple character, lively acidity, and a smooth, lightly dry finish with gentle effervescence that keeps every sip easy and satisfying.

Homemade Hard Cider from Craft a Brew

Easy Steps to Making Hard Cider

Crafting delicious cider with our Hard Cider kit is straightforward and rewarding. In just four simple steps, you'll transform apple juice into delightful hard cider!
Step 1: Mix Juice & Yeast
Step 2: Ferment for 10 Days
Step 3: Bottle and Condition
Step 4: Pop Open and Enjoy!

Make Your Own Hard Cider

Our Guide to Making Hard Cider

Curious about how to make Hard Cider? Our detailed guide walks you through the process, from fermentation to bottling, ensuring you achieve tasty, consistent results every time.

Already Have The Equipment?

If you already own our Hard Seltzer brewing kit and just need the ingredients, grab one of our convenient recipe kits. These ingredient refills include everything you need to brew your next batch - try another one of our 3 fruity flavors!

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