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The Hard Cider HomeBrew Starter Pack includes everything you need to make 2 gallons of crisp, refreshing hard cider right in your kitchen. This beginner-friendly kit is perfect for first-timers and hobby brewers alike.

WHAT YOU GET

• 2-gallon fermenter with venting airlock and spigot
• 11 reusable 740mL bottles with caps
• Safale S-04 Dry Ale Yeast
• No-rinse cleanser
• Mr. Beer carbonation drops
• 3 easy cider recipes

WHAT YOU NEED

2 gallons preservative-free apple cider

Optional spices, fruit juice, or flavor additions depending on recipe

BREWMASTER'S TIP

Using filtered juice? It may lack the natural nutrients found in unfiltered juice with pulp. Add a small handful of raisins or dried cranberries to your fermenter to give the yeast a natural nutrient boost — no special additives needed.

RECIPE OPTIONS

Essential Crisp Apple — A clean, classic hard cider with optional mulling spices for a warm seasonal twist.

Spiced Pear & Ginger — A cozy cider blend with pear juice, ginger, and cinnamon for a smooth spiced finish.

Berry Fusion Cider — A bright fruit-forward cider made with apple cider and mixed berry juice.

ESSENTIAL CRISP APPLE

2 gallons preservative-free apple cider

1 packet Safale S-04 Dry Ale Yeast

1/2 cup mulling spices in a sanitized mesh bag, optional

Mr. Beer carbonation drops, 2 per bottle

SPICED PEAR & GINGER

1.5 gallons apple cider

0.5 gallons fresh pear juice

2 inches fresh ginger, sliced

3 cinnamon sticks or 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1 packet Safale S-04 Dry Ale Yeast

Mr. Beer carbonation drops, 2 per bottle

BERRY FUSION CIDER

1.75 gallons apple cider

0.25 gallons 100% mixed berry juice, such as raspberry, blueberry, or cranberry with no added preservatives

1 packet Safale S-04 Dry Ale Yeast

Mr. Beer carbonation drops, 2 per bottle