Balliihoo Basic Cider Starter Kit
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The Balliihoo Basic Starter Equipment Set is an all-in-one homebrew kit designed to get beginners up and running with cider making at home, including everything needed to produce up to 40 pints. It bundles essential equipment alongside cider ingredients and brewing sugar, reducing the guesswork of sourcing components separately. Overall it offers solid entry-level value, though experienced brewers may find the basic equipment limiting over time.
Key Features & Specs
| Yield | Up to 40 pints (approximately 23 litres) of cider per batch |
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| Kit Contents | Includes fermenting vessel, airlock, syphon, hydrometer, trial jar, thermometer, steriliser, and cider ingredient pack |
| Ingredients | 40-pint cider ingredient kit included alongside 1 kg of brewing sugar |
| Skill Level | Designed for complete beginners with straightforward instructions |
| Brewing Sugar | 1 kg brewing sugar included to aid fermentation and boost alcohol content |
| Brand | Balliihoo, a UK-based homebrew equipment and ingredients supplier |
| Extras Required | Bottles or a pressure barrel needed separately for storing finished cider |
Best for: Complete beginners who want an affordable, hassle-free introduction to home cider making without needing to source equipment and ingredients individually.