Hard Cider Brewing Kit

Regular price $49.99
Make crisp, refreshing hard cider at home with this complete 1-gallon cider brewing kit designed for clean fermentation, bright apple flavor, and repeatable small-batch cider making.
  • 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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This hard cider finishes crisp, bright, and refreshing with fresh apple aroma and balanced acidity. The fermentation profile produces a smooth, lightly dry cider with subtle carbonation and clean drinkability.

The included cider yeast supports steady fermentation and helps preserve fresh apple character without overpowering sweetness. Optional mulling spices add warm seasonal notes for a richer cider variation.

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.

This kit is designed for beginners and hobby fermenters who want an approachable way to make hard cider at home using store-bought juice.

The included guide walks through every step of fermentation, bottling, and carbonation while the reusable equipment allows for ongoing cider experimentation and future batches.

Ideal for:

  • First-time cider makers
  • Fans of crisp, refreshing beverages
  • Seasonal and spiced cider lovers
  • Home fermenters looking for repeat batches

  • Sanitize all equipment
  • Add apple juice and yeast
  • Ferment for about 10 days
  • Bottle and condition
  • Chill and enjoy

Store your fermenter in a cool, dark place during fermentation for the best cider flavor and consistency.

  • Batch Size: 1 gallon per batch
  • Total Yield: 3 separate batches
  • Beverage Type: Hard cider
  • Ready In: About 20 days
  • Juice Included: No
  • Equipment Included: Yes
  • Skill Level: Beginner friendly
  • Reusable Equipment: Yes

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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.

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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. This kit is designed for first-time cider makers and includes detailed step-by-step instructions.

Most batches are ready to drink in about 20 days.

Yes. You will need preservative-free apple juice for fermentation.

This kit includes ingredients for three separate 1-gallon batches.

Yes. The included fermentation equipment is reusable for future cider batches.

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