BLACKROCK CIDER

Introduction

Black Rock Cider is a popular cider kit for home brewers who want a sparkling cider with a superb refreshing taste and light golden colour. Crafted from apple juice concentrate and harvested from premium pip fruit orchards, this apple cider kit is designed to deliver the taste and clarity demanded by the homebrewer. If you’re looking for an easy cider kit for home brewing, Black Rock is a reliable choice for producing 23 litres of crisp homebrew cider.

Well suited to both new and experienced brewers, this Black Rock cider concentrate includes premium dry brewing yeast under the lid, making it a convenient cider brewing kit option for anyone building their home brew cider range. For brewers searching for a Black Rock cider kit Australia customers trust, this kit is a proven favourite.

Key Features

• Produces 23 litres of sparkling apple cider
• Superb refreshing taste with a light golden colour
• Made from apple juice concentrate
• Harvested from premium pip fruit orchards for flavour and clarity
• Includes premium dry brewing yeast sachet under the lid
• Simple and convenient homebrew cider making kit for beginners and seasoned brewers
• Great base for creating a crisp sparkling apple cider at home

Product Details

Ingredients:

• Apple juice concentrate
• New Zealand Artesian Water
• Premium Dry Brewing Yeast Sachet (under the lid)

Suggested to use:

• Dextrose 1kg
• Pear schnapps

This apple cider brewing kit for home brewers pairs well with brewing sugar and quality cider yeast handling practices to help deliver a clean, refreshing finish.

Brewing Information

1. Thoroughly clean and sterilise all equipment.
2. Remove the plastic cap and the yeast enclosed under the cap and put to one side.
3. Stand the can in hot water for 10 minutes to soften contents.
4. Dissolve contents of can and 1kg of brewing sugar in 2 litres of hot water in your fermenter. Then add 17 litres of cold water. Mix thoroughly.
5. Add 2.5 litres of either hot or cold water to get to a final temperature of 18–28°C, to avoid damaging the yeast. Final volume: 23 litres.
6. Open the yeast package and sprinkle yeast over the surface of the liquid. Put the lid on, and the airlock half filled with boiled and cooled water. Note: Black Rock is temporarily packing 3 x 3g sachets of cider yeast under the lid of their cider kits instead of the usual 7g sachet. This is the same specification yeast, so add all 3 sachets to your brew.
7. Fermentation should begin 6–12 hours after adding the yeast. Keep the brew at between 18 and 28°C until the specific gravity reaches 1006, or until it has stopped bubbling and the hydrometer reading remains constant over 24 hours.
8. Fermentation will be complete in approximately 10 to 16 days.
9. If using a clearing agent (finings), add this just before you want fermentation to stop, around 1010 specific gravity.
10. Bottling: Sterilise 30 x 750ml bottles and put one rounded teaspoon of normal sugar in each. Fill to within 50mm of the top. If using stubbies, use half the sugar. For a still cider, do not add any sugar at this stage.
11. Seal bottles and store upright for at least five weeks. The cider may be consumed after five weeks, but it is even better after two months and will continue to improve with age up to 6 months.

This makes Black Rock a practical dry cider kit style option for brewers wanting flexibility, whether you’re using a standard fermenter or building a Black Rock cider fermenter kit setup with your preferred home brew supplies.

FAQ

How much cider does this Black Rock cider kit make?

This cider kit makes a final volume of 23 litres of home brew cider.

What do I need to add to this apple cider kit?

The suggested addition is 1kg of dextrose, and some brewers also use pear schnapps depending on the flavour profile they want.

What yeast is included with Black Rock cider?

The kit includes premium dry brewing yeast under the lid. In some packs, Black Rock is temporarily supplying 3 x 3g sachets instead of the usual 7g sachet. Add all 3 sachets to the brew.

How long before the cider is ready to drink?

Fermentation usually takes around 10 to 16 days. After bottling, store upright for at least five weeks. It can be enjoyed then, but it is even better after two months and may continue improving for up to 6 months.