Standard Beginner Demijohn Cider Kit (Two Week Lead)

The Standard Cider Making Kit is the ideal starting point for anyone who wants to make proper homemade cider with control and confidence. It includes everything from the Bare Bones kit, plus the essential tools needed for sanitation and gravity monitoring.

Instead of guessing when fermentation is complete or risking contamination, this kit gives you the equipment to brew clean, consistent cider from your very first batch.

Designed for 5 litre fermentations, this setup allows you to produce reliable, well fermented cider while learning the fundamentals of proper home fermentation.

What’s Included

5L Glass Demijohn
Clear and durable fermenter ideal for small batch cider.

Drilled Bung and Bubbler Airlock
Creates an airtight seal while allowing CO₂ to escape safely.

Syphon Hose
For clean racking and bottling without disturbing sediment.

100 ml Chemsan Sanitiser
No rinse acid based sanitiser for properly cleaning fermenters, bottles and equipment.

Hydrometer
Measure starting gravity, track fermentation progress and calculate alcohol content accurately.

3 × Demijohn Cider Yeast Packets
Reliable yeast with nutrient formulated for 5L cider fermentation.

Basics of Brewing Guide Pamphlet
Clear beginner friendly guide covering sanitation, fermentation stages, gravity readings and bottling basics.

Why Choose the Standard Kit

• Proper sanitation from day one

• Accurate gravity readings instead of guesswork

• Enough yeast for multiple batches

• Ideal balance between simplicity and control

This kit removes common beginner mistakes and helps you produce cleaner, more consistent cider.

Ideal For

• First time cider makers

• Anyone wanting more control than a basic kit

• Small batch home fermentation

• Learning proper cider making fundamentals