STORY

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