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MR.BEER® Archer's Ultimate Hard Cider Kit

MAKES 12 GALLONS OF HARD CIDER.

Brew Hard Cider right from your own home. The makers of America's most popular homebrew kits, proudly introduce the MR.BEER® Hard Cider Kit! Not only does this unique cider brew kit make great-tasting cider, it is both completely reusable and incredibly user-friendly. Trust America's homebrew experts when it comes to giving your customers the best cider-brewing experience available.

INCLUDED: (Archer's Orchard Hard Cider Kit)
1 Fermenter with Lid & Tap Assembly
1 Traditional Hard Cider Refill
8 Reusable Plastic 1-Liter Bottles w/ Caps
8 Labels with MR.BEER® Hard Cider Logo
2 Pint Glasses with MR.BEER® Hard Cider Logo
1 Easy to Follow 4 Step Brewing Instructions

ADDITIONAL ITEMS:
1 Traditional Hard Cider Refill
2 Hard Cider w/Fruit Refills
2 Advanced Cider Recipes
1 Deluxe Bottling System
1 BrewTensils Package
2 Additional Logo Pint Glasses
1 Logo T-Shirt

2 Gallon Fermenter: (Green)
Each fermenter will make 2 gallons of delicious hard cider with each batch, and is completely reusable. It's lightweight and shatter resistant, made from FDA compliant plastic, which imparts no taste or flavor migration. The wide mouth allows for easy cleaning.

Traditional Hard Cider Refill:
1) Archer's Orchard Traditional Hard Cider -- This recipe is a bold, crisp hard cider that is great for any occasion! Made with fermented apple juice it has a bold taste that’s easy to drink. It has a crisp, refreshing edge that’s lighter than beer. Serve ice cold and enjoy. Refreshing, smooth, and delicious!

This refill includes: (1) traditional hard cider mix, dry cider brewing yeast and One-Step™ sanitizing cleanser.

NOTE: Alcohol Content of a traditional cider refill is 3.0%.

Reusable Plastic 1-Liter Bottles:
Each kit includes eight reusable plastic Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) bottles, complete with screw caps and labels. These bottles are designed to hold carbonated beverages and are FDA approved to hold food & beverage.

BOTTLES DO NOT CONTAIN Bisphenol A.

Labels with MR.BEER® Hard Cider Logo:
Self-adhesive labels apply a MR.BEER® label to your bottles.

Pint Glasses with MR.BEER® Hard Cider Logo:
These durable pint glasses are the perfect shape to enhance your hard cider's taste, aroma and appearance. The ideal way to get the most out of your latest creation.

Instructions:
Complete, 4-Step instructions take you through the simple brewing process from start to finish.

Alcohol Content:
The basic mix will provide a hard cider with an alcohol content of 3.0% ABV.

Bottle Conditioned Hard Cider:
MR.BEER® mixes are designed specifically to be carbonated in the bottle. Hard Cider that carbonate naturally in the bottle tend to have better head retention, clarity and sparkle. With your new MR.BEER® kit, no industrial CO2 cartridges are needed to provide pressure.

Additional Items

Another Traditional Hard Cider Refill:
1) Archer's Orchard Traditional Hard Cider -- This Hard Cider is a bold, crisp hard cider that is great for any occasion! Made with fermented apple juice it has a bold taste that’s easy to drink. It has a crisp, refreshing edge that’s lighter than beer. Serve ice cold and enjoy. Refreshing, smooth, and delicious!

This refill includes: (1) traditional hard cider mix, dry cider brewing yeast and One-Step™ sanitizing cleanser.

NOTE: Alcohol Content of a traditional cider refill is 3.0%.

Hard Cider w/Fruit Refills:
1) Archer's Orchard Blackberry Hard Cider -- Oregon's best blackberries add an incredibly complex and unusual flavor to liven up our Archer's Orchard Hard Cider mix.

2) Archer's Orchard Red Tart Cherry Hard Cider -- A great match for cider, Oregon's best Red Tart Cherries marry perfectly with tart pip apples.

Each refill includes: (1) traditional hard cider mix, (1) can of fruit, dry cider brewing yeast and One-Step™ sanitizing cleanser.

NOTE: Alcohol Content of a cider w/fruit refill is 4.0%.

Advanced Hard Cider Recipes:
1) Bushel Brew -- This wonderfully refreshing cider will keep you coming back for more. With more body and a much higher alcohol content, it's mellowed out by a smooth malty sweetness in the finish.

This refill includes everything needed to make 2 gallons of hard cider.

NOTE: Alcohol Content of this recipe is 5.8%.

2) KT's Caramel Apple Cider -- Remember the smell of Grandma’s apple pie cooling on the windowsill? This delicious golden brew will instantly take you back to those good old days. High in alcohol content, be ready for this unique apple treat to make you feel warm all over. Brew up a batch for a truly unforgettable experience.

This refill includes everything needed to make 2 gallons of hard cider.

NOTE: Alcohol Content of this recipe is 8.3%.

Deluxe Bottling System:
Includes eight reusable 1-Liter plastic (PET) beer bottles, complete with screw caps and logo labels. These bottles are designed to hold carbonated beverages and are FDA approved to hold food & beverage.

BrewTensils Package:
Get all 5 of Mr.Beer's most popular and useful brewing utensils: the Adjustable Measuring Spoon, Brewometer, Funnel, Hop Scale and Priming Sugar Measure. Make your brew day a little bit easier!

Pint Glasses:
These durable pint glasses are the perfect shape to enhance your beer's head, aroma, taste and appearance. The ideal way to get the most out of your latest homebrewed beers.

T-Shirt w/ MR.BEER® Logo:
Show off your home brewer's pride with this comfortable 100% cotton tee. Colors and sizes are limited to stock on hand.

MR.BEER® Archer's Ultimate Hard Cider Kit

These instructions will familiarize you with the HARD CIDER BREWING PROCEDURES of the MR.BEER® Home Brewing System. The included recipe will produce about 2 gallons (8 quarts) of 3.0% alc/vol hard cider in as little as 14 days!

Once you are familiar with the basic principles of this kit, you will be able to make a wide range of hard cider and/or beer* using MR.BEER® refills, recipes and ingredients.

REFILL INCLUDES:
1 Can Archer's Orchard Traditional Hard Cider Mix
1 Packet Dry Hard Cider Yeast
1 Packet One-Step™ Sanitizing Cleanser

YOU WILL NEED:
1 1/2 Cups of Granular Sugar

*Yes, you can brew beer with this kit, but you must follow the standard brewing instructions (available online at www.mrbeer.com), and keep the keg and bottles out of direct sunlight during fermentation. Keg and bottles offer no protection from UV rays.

Step 1: Sanitizing
Sanitizing is an essential step in the hard cider making process because it kills microscopic bacteria, wild yeast and molds that may cause off flavors in your cider. SANITIZE ALL EQUIPMENT THAT COMES IN CONTACT WITH YOUR CIDER.

1.1. Fill keg with lukewarm water to the 4-quart mark on the back. Then add 1/2 pack (1 tbsp.) of One-Step™ No-Rinse Cleanser.

1.2. Screw on lid and swirl so that the solution makes contact with all parts of the keg, including the lid.

NOTE: DO THIS STEP OVER SINK. KEG HAS VENTILATION NOTCHES TO RELEASE PRESSURE DURING THE FERMENTATION PROCESS AND WILL LEAK IF TIPPED OVER.

1.3. Open and close the tap several times onto a bowl or plate in order to create a sanitized surface to place your utensils.

1.4. Place your brewing utensils, including can opener, into your keg.

ALLOW ALL ITEMS TO SOAK FOR A MINIMUM OF 10 MINUTES.

1.5. Drain keg and remove all utensils, placing them on the sanitized bowl or plate. No rinsing required.

Step 2: Brewing
It typically takes a minimum of seven days at room temperature to ferment your cider. Due to variances in temperature, yeast vitality, and age of mix, fFERMENTATION MAY TAKE LONGER (10-14 DAYS).

2.1. Fill keg with cold water to the 4-quart mark on the back.

2.2. Using a sanitized measuring cup, place 4 cups of water into a clean 3-quart pot.

2.3. Bring water to a boil and remove from heat. Stir in hard cider mix and 1 1/2 cups of granulated sugar into pot, mix thoroughly until the sugar is dissolved (this mixture is called the must).

2.4. Pour must into keg. Bring the volume of the keg to the 8.5-quart mark by adding more cold water. Stir vigorously to mix well.

2.5. Sprinkle yeast into keg and allow to sit for 5 minutes. Stir vigorously again, then screw on lid.

2.6. Place keg out of direct sunlight, in a location with a consistent temperature between 73°-81° F.

ALLOW TO SIT A MINIMUM OF 7 DAYS.

CAUTION: DO NOT OPEN BREW KEG LID AT ANY TIME DURING FERMENTATION; THIS CAN CAUSE SPOILAGE.

Step 3: Bottling/Carbonating
Your hard cider is ready to bottle when the liquid in the keg is relatively clear and no longer cloudy. Not sure? Draw a small amount of hard cider from the tap; if it tastes like flat hard cider, it's ready to bottle. If it tastes sweet, give it another day or two.

3.1. Fill a 1-gallon container with warm water and the remaining OneStep™ cleanser. Using that container fill each bottle halfway. Screw on caps and shake bottles vigorously. Let soak for 10 minutes then empty.

TIP: DO NOT UNNECESSARILY MOVE YOUR KEG WHILE BOTTLING; THIS WILL MINIMIZE AMOUNT OF SEDIMENT TRANSFERRED INTO THE BOTTLES.

3.2. For uncarbonated (still) cider go directly to step 4. For carbonated cider add white granulated sugar to bottles in the amounts shown below.

BOTTLE SIZE / SUGAR AMOUNT
12 ounce bottles use 3/4 TSP.
16 ounce bottles use 1 TSP.
22 ounce bottles use 1 1/2 TSP.
1 liter/quart bottle use 2 1/2 TSP. (Included)
2 liter bottles use 1 1/2 TBSP.
3 liter bottles use 2 1/4 TBSP.

3.3. While holding bottle at an angle, use tap and fill each just above the base of the neck (about 2 1/2 inches from the top).

3.4. Place caps on bottles, hand tighten, then invert several times.

3.5. Place bottles upright and out of direct sunlight, in a location with a consistent temperature between 73°-81° F.

ALLOW TO SIT A MINIMUM OF 7 DAYS.

TIP: FOR OPTIMAL CARBONATION AND FLAVOR ALLOW YOUR BOTTLES TO SIT FOR 2-3 WEEKS.

NOTE: MR.BEER® IS NATURALLY FERMENTED; THEREFORE, THERE WILL BE YEAST SEDIMENT AT THE BOTTOM OF THE BOTTLE WHICH MAY CAUSE YOUR CIDER TO TURN CLOUDY IF DISTURBED.

CAUTION: TOO MUCH SUGAR AND/OR BOTTLING TOO EARLY MAY RESULT IN GUSHING OR BURST BOTTLES DUE TO OVER-PRESSURIZATION. TOO LITTLE SUGAR WILL RESULT IN A FLAT CIDER.

Step 4: Conditioning
After your hard cider has carbonated it is ready to drink. However, to improve the flavor of your hard cider even more, you may want to condition it for weeks or even months. This can be done in one of two ways:

A. Warm conditioning: Place bottles in a dark, dry location away from sunlight that is between 50°-70° F.

B. Cold conditioning: Place bottles in a refrigerator or dark, dry location that is between 35°-49° F.

Whether you choose to condition or not, your cider will always taste best if chilled for at least two days before drinking.

TIP: DRINK WITHIN 4 MONTHS OF BOTTLING.

Afterward: Care & Cleaning
The MR.BEER® keg, caps and bottles are completely reusable. With proper care, your brewing equipment will last for years. Follow these general maintenance tips for a long, successful brewing career:

• Thoroughly wash and rinse your keg and bottles immediately after use. Dried cider and/or yeast is much more difficult to remove.

• PET plastic (keg and bottles) is not a dishwasher safe material. Clean all plastic parts with mild, unscented soap (not dish soap) in warm water using a soft cloth.

• Disassemble tap assembly between uses and wash in warm soapy water.

• Take care not to scratch the inside of your brew keg. Avoid using scouring pads, wire brushes, or abrasives during cleaning.

• Discontinue the use of any equipment that is scratched or cracked. Even small defects can harbor bacteria that might spoil your hard cider.

• Prior to brewing your next batch, make sure to sanitize all your brewing equipment according to the instructions.

12 oz. Glass Long-Neck Bottles (Qty 24)
$17.95

AVAILABILITY: In stock!

16 oz. Glass Swing-Top Bottles (Qty 12)
$29.95

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