--- product_id: 38340119 title: "Hard Cider Kit" brand: "craft a brew" price: "₨69286" currency: LKR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Craft A Brew" url: https://www.desertcart.lk/products/38340119-hard-cider-kit store_origin: LK region: Sri Lanka --- # 1 gallon batch size Step-by-step brewing guide included Complete starter equipment set Hard Cider Kit **Brand:** craft a brew **Price:** ₨69286 **Availability:** βœ… In Stock ## Summary > 🍺 Unlock your inner cider master β€” brew, sip, and impress your circle! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Hard Cider Kit by craft a brew - **How much does it cost?** ₨69286 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.lk](https://www.desertcart.lk/products/38340119-hard-cider-kit) ## Best For - craft a brew enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted craft a brew brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **Tailor Your Taste:** Use your favorite apple juice to create unique dry sparkling cider variations year-round. - β€’ **Brew Like a Pro at Home:** All-in-one kit with glass carboy, airlock, tubing & more for your first perfect batch. - β€’ **Legacy of Craftsmanship:** Channel the spirit of Johnny Appleseed with authentic hard cider brewing traditions. - β€’ **Sustainably Handcrafted:** Assembled in Orlando, FL with quality, elegant design, and eco-conscious values. - β€’ **Beginner-Friendly Experience:** Clear, easy-to-follow guide makes home brewing approachable and fun for all skill levels. ## Overview Craft A Brew Hard Cider Kit is a complete 1-gallon home brewing starter set that includes all essential equipment except juice. Designed for beginners and hobbyists, it features a glass carboy, airlock, tubing, and a detailed guide with recipes to craft your own dry sparkling cider. Hand-assembled in Orlando, FL, this kit blends tradition with quality and sustainability, empowering you to create personalized craft cider at home. ## Description Hard cider brewing kit includes everything needed to make hard cider except for the juice. Different types of apple juice or cider will give the finished product varying tastes. Kit includes: Glass carboy, funnel, racking cane, rubber stopper, transfer tubing, tubing clamp, airlock, guide to making hard cider, hard cider recipe (enough for 3 batches), and sanitizer. Review: Great for those just starting out - I purchased this kit because I just started getting into the whole homebrew area. I wanted something that included everything you would need, was easy to follow and fun. So this includes everything you need with the exception of the bottles and caps. If you decide to purchase a kit like this just make sure to add those on. You won't need them for at least 30 days but its nice to have everything on hand. With that said let me get into the kit and recipe. I received this kit and sadly the Glass Carboy was cracked. It wasn't a huge crack and while I might have been able to use it I decide to not and request a replacement. With the glass eventually under some pressure there was a chance it could break further completely ruining my first beer brew and I didn't want that. Thankfully customer service was quick to respond and they sent off a replacement carboy. Being in Alaska I would imagine is a pain for many of these companies but we have postal service, fedex and ups just like everywhere else. In any case I received the replacement carboy and started on my homebrew adventure. The directions are very easy to follow and include a bit about the process from a 1000ft over-view. Keep it simple, nice. The process is pretty easy to follow and I was able to get through with no issues and put my batch in the carboy. The hardest part is now, the wait. So they recommend waiting 2 weeks before moving on to the next stage which is bottling. And then another 2 weeks then before you drink it. So 30 days before you can taste your beer. Okay I was a little impatient and had a bottle before 2 weeks. It wasn't as carbonated as store bought beers which I actually kind of like. I think we over carbonate our beers and they are all like dang champagne but that's just me. So my first beer was okay. I went with the honey ale and it only had the very slightest of honey taste to it. All told I was able to get 11 bottles (12oz) out of a gallon. I'm down to my last 4 bottles and they have a bit more carbonation but not to much. I am able to get a slight head on the beer when pouring which goes away fairly quick. Still it tastes pretty good. I ordered other recipes and can't wait to try those.!! Some recommendations to the CraftABrew folks going forward with these kits. Package the Glass Carboys in some more protection. I have seen previous folks state they also had received the carboy cracked or broken. I think packing in some better protection would help prevent this. The instruction booklet only comes with the kit. This should be stated somewhere or perhaps ask the customer if they need one. It would be nice if the book was a bit more sturdy. I'll be putting mine in some protection as i referred back to it each time i made one of the other recipes. Overall though this is a good kit and really is easy to follow. I would definitely recommend it for first time folks or maybe even old timers. Lastly, Make SURE YOU USE A BLOWOFF ASSEMBLY during the first 24-72 hours. There will be LOTS of foam and activity and you'll need it otherwise you will end up with a mess. Review: Great way into brewing!!! - The 1 gallon starter kit is a great way to be introduced into home brewing. I was very into it 20 years ago and made quite a few batches of beer. I even got into full grain towards the end. I really enjoyed brewing but as always life got in the way and haven’t thought about brewing beer in over 15 yrs. Ive since gotten rid of all of my equipment. I have been looking for a new hobby and always thought about brewing again. I just didn’t know where to start. I ended getting the American Pale Ale starter kit and I was blown away how simple they have made it. Everything you need is there to make a gallon of beer. When I was brewing years ago, I did 5 gallon batches. This one gallon kit is absolutely perfect to learn the craft of brewing beer. 1 gallon is perfect because it very easy to handle and if it did not turn out how you wanted or it got ruined somehow tossing 1 gallon is not nearly as heart wrenching as tossing 5 gallons. Also, you can try all 1 gallon mixes and after you find one you like you can switch to 5 gallons. They have so many options and add-ons that you can make it as easy or complicated as you wish. I just bottled this batch and already bought my second batch. I forgot how addicting brewing is. Will definitely recommend to anyone who wants to learn or get back into the extremely fun and rewarding hobby brewing. I will review again after i have drink one. ## Features - BREW YOUR OWN – Be more than a cider drinker; be a cider maker! These Craft a Brew recipe kits will turn cider lovers into cider brewers and give you all the independence, experience, and fun that comes with brewing your own cider. - NEW JOHNNY APPLESEED – The history of American cider is a long one. This home brew cider lets you continue the legacy of all the old great cider makers. Now you can make a great-tasting hard cider right from home, just like they used to (only without the whole apple cider press). - HOME BREWING STARTER SETS – Designed to help first-timers and hobbyists alike get the most of their craft brew experience, this hard cider starter kit teaches you about the art of brewing with our Craft a Brew Guide to Making Your Own Hard Cider. - CIDER KIT – You bring the juice, and we bring the rest! Our kits come with everything you need to make dry sparkling cider. We’ve even included some of our favorite recipe variations in our Guide to Cider Making so you can enjoy the perfect drink year-round. - CRAFT A BREW KIT QUALITY – Each hard cider kit is assembled by hand in Orlando, FL instilled with the core values of providing high-quality ingredients, elegant and effective design, and an environmentally sustainable mindset. Enjoy apple cider drink the right way with our own kit. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B019ZRVP7U | | Best Sellers Rank | #35,921 in Kitchen & Dining ( See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining ) #3 in Home Brewing Starter Sets | | Brand | Craft A Brew | | Brand Name | Craft A Brew | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 3,735 Reviews | | Flavor | Hard Cider Kit | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00858267004411 | | Included Components | Bar, Beverage & Storage;Homebrew Kits & Accessories;beer-brewing-starter-sets | | Item Type Name | Hard Cider Brew Kit | | Item Weight | 4 Pounds | | Manufacturer | Craft A Brew | | Model Number | BK-CID | | Number of Items | 1 | | Part Number | BK-CID | | UPC | 858267004411 | | Unit Count | 1.00 Count | ## Images ![Hard Cider Kit - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81rAypcKJnL.jpg) ![Hard Cider Kit - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81h7mE1i2-L.jpg) ![Hard Cider Kit - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71FmimT38DL.jpg) ![Hard Cider Kit - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81Dx5lHYaGL.jpg) ![Hard Cider Kit - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81g2S+O95bL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Flavor** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: Does the shipping box says there is beer in it?** A: What?? Lol... uh, no. Its a plain brown box with a shipping label on it. It doesnt say "there is beer in this box". **Q: Does this make 5 gallons?** A: No 1 gallon **Q: Does it come with the ingredients to make it?** A: yes everything is inside, however nothing to bottle it. **Q: What comes with this kit? Does it contain the ingredients for a gluten free ale?** A: It contains sorghum extract in place of malt extract. The end result is a slightly sweet, smooth amber ale similar to a Belgian Dubbel.The kit contains a glass carboy, funnel, racking cane, rubber stopper, transfer tubing, airlock, thermometer, gluten free ingredients, sanitizer, and an easy-to-follow guide to craft brewing with step-by-step instructions. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great for those just starting out *by H***E on October 19, 2020* I purchased this kit because I just started getting into the whole homebrew area. I wanted something that included everything you would need, was easy to follow and fun. So this includes everything you need with the exception of the bottles and caps. If you decide to purchase a kit like this just make sure to add those on. You won't need them for at least 30 days but its nice to have everything on hand. With that said let me get into the kit and recipe. I received this kit and sadly the Glass Carboy was cracked. It wasn't a huge crack and while I might have been able to use it I decide to not and request a replacement. With the glass eventually under some pressure there was a chance it could break further completely ruining my first beer brew and I didn't want that. Thankfully customer service was quick to respond and they sent off a replacement carboy. Being in Alaska I would imagine is a pain for many of these companies but we have postal service, fedex and ups just like everywhere else. In any case I received the replacement carboy and started on my homebrew adventure. The directions are very easy to follow and include a bit about the process from a 1000ft over-view. Keep it simple, nice. The process is pretty easy to follow and I was able to get through with no issues and put my batch in the carboy. The hardest part is now, the wait. So they recommend waiting 2 weeks before moving on to the next stage which is bottling. And then another 2 weeks then before you drink it. So 30 days before you can taste your beer. Okay I was a little impatient and had a bottle before 2 weeks. It wasn't as carbonated as store bought beers which I actually kind of like. I think we over carbonate our beers and they are all like dang champagne but that's just me. So my first beer was okay. I went with the honey ale and it only had the very slightest of honey taste to it. All told I was able to get 11 bottles (12oz) out of a gallon. I'm down to my last 4 bottles and they have a bit more carbonation but not to much. I am able to get a slight head on the beer when pouring which goes away fairly quick. Still it tastes pretty good. I ordered other recipes and can't wait to try those.!! Some recommendations to the CraftABrew folks going forward with these kits. Package the Glass Carboys in some more protection. I have seen previous folks state they also had received the carboy cracked or broken. I think packing in some better protection would help prevent this. The instruction booklet only comes with the kit. This should be stated somewhere or perhaps ask the customer if they need one. It would be nice if the book was a bit more sturdy. I'll be putting mine in some protection as i referred back to it each time i made one of the other recipes. Overall though this is a good kit and really is easy to follow. I would definitely recommend it for first time folks or maybe even old timers. Lastly, Make SURE YOU USE A BLOWOFF ASSEMBLY during the first 24-72 hours. There will be LOTS of foam and activity and you'll need it otherwise you will end up with a mess. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great way into brewing!!! *by R***L on March 22, 2026* The 1 gallon starter kit is a great way to be introduced into home brewing. I was very into it 20 years ago and made quite a few batches of beer. I even got into full grain towards the end. I really enjoyed brewing but as always life got in the way and haven’t thought about brewing beer in over 15 yrs. Ive since gotten rid of all of my equipment. I have been looking for a new hobby and always thought about brewing again. I just didn’t know where to start. I ended getting the American Pale Ale starter kit and I was blown away how simple they have made it. Everything you need is there to make a gallon of beer. When I was brewing years ago, I did 5 gallon batches. This one gallon kit is absolutely perfect to learn the craft of brewing beer. 1 gallon is perfect because it very easy to handle and if it did not turn out how you wanted or it got ruined somehow tossing 1 gallon is not nearly as heart wrenching as tossing 5 gallons. Also, you can try all 1 gallon mixes and after you find one you like you can switch to 5 gallons. They have so many options and add-ons that you can make it as easy or complicated as you wish. I just bottled this batch and already bought my second batch. I forgot how addicting brewing is. Will definitely recommend to anyone who wants to learn or get back into the extremely fun and rewarding hobby brewing. I will review again after i have drink one. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great kit for beginners! *by B***. on July 19, 2020* My wife and I have now done several brews with the equipment in this kit, and we couldn't be happier with the results. The single hop Cascade IPA was a great simple recipe to start with, and since then we've also brewed the Sixpoint Resin and Oak Aged IPA recipes. As other reviews have pointed out, you will need a few other things before brewing: A large pot (must hold at least a gallon), a fine mesh strainer, a large bowl (or other container) for sanitizing your equipment (we use a large glass mixing bowl), bottles (a gallon should fill 10), caps and a capping mechanism. You will also want to have plenty of ice on hand for your ice bath before you get started!! You need enough space in your sink to cool a gallon of beer as quickly as possible with as much ice as possible. And as other reviewers have suggested, it's also worth investing in an auto siphon (it definitely makes the siphoning process easier) and a hydrometer (for measuring final gravity to confirm fermentation is complete). It may also be a good idea to purchase extra sanitizer... Even though the amount in this kit (and other recipe kits) is enough for brewing and bottling, sanitizer is not something you want to run out of, as keeping all equipment thoroughly sanitized is crucial to avoiding contamination. Once your brew is done, you will need a dark place to store the beer for the fermentation process (2-3 weeks) and after bottling (another 2-3 weeks). When your bottles are ready, it's a good idea to refrigerate them for 24 hours before drinking, and if you notice any sediment in the bottle (this is common), it's best to pour the beer carefully into a glass and leave the bottom quarter inch or so in the bottle. Oh, and one other thing that doesn't come with the kit that I'd highly recommend: A friend to brew with. :) It may save a little time on brew day, but I think this is even more important for bottling. The instructions provided with this kit were very easy to understand and follow, but I'd also recommend watching some of the videos on Craftabrew's website, and any other tutorial videos you can find. The more you read and watch before your first brew, the more prepared you'll be, and the more fun you'll have. :) ## Frequently Bought Together - Craft A Brew - Hard Cider Kit - Beer Making Kit - Make Your Own Craft Beer - Complete Equipment and Supplies - Starter Home Brewing Kit - 1 Gallon - KITGLASCUP Amber Beer Bottles with Flip Caps, 12oz 10 Pack Glass Bottle with Swinging Top for Airtight Lids, Home Brewing and Fermentation Kombucha, Vanilla Extract, Beverage, Water, Kefir - Fermtech Auto-Siphon Mini 15" with 6 Feet of Tubing and Clamp, clear, 1 piece --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - πŸ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** β€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** β€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - πŸ’° **No Hidden Fees** β€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - πŸ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** β€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - πŸ”’ **Secure Payments** β€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** β€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.lk/products/38340119-hard-cider-kit](https://www.desertcart.lk/products/38340119-hard-cider-kit) --- *Product available on Desertcart Sri Lanka* *Store origin: LK* *Last updated: 2026-06-02*