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Mead Making Kit – everything you need to brew 5 litres of delicious honey mead at home. Includes glass demijohn, airlock, hydrometer, specialist mead yeast, sanitiser, siphon, and step-by-step instructions. Just add honey and water. Perfect for beginners and experienced brewers alike.
$85.00 Original price was: $85.00.$79.95Current price is: $79.95.
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– 5L Glass Demijohn Bottle with Handle
– Black Lid or Swing Clip & Silicone Bung with Hole
– Airlock (Senior or S-Type)
– Stick-On Thermometer
– Hydrometer
– Specialist Mead Yeast (M05 or EC-1118)
– Yeast Nutrient
– No-Rinse Sanitiser
– Step-by-Step Instruction Manual
– Easy Start Mini Siphon
1. Sanitise all equipment using the included no-rinse sanitiser
2. Warm 2L of water and dissolve 1.5kg of honey (not included)
3. Pour the honey mixture into the demijohn and top up with cool water to 5L
4. Check the temperature is between 20-30°C using the stick-on thermometer
5. Take a hydrometer reading and record your starting gravity
6. Add the yeast nutrient, then sprinkle the yeast on top
7. Fit the bung and airlock – fill the airlock halfway with water
8. Store in a warm, dark place for 2-4 weeks until bubbling stops
9. Take a final hydrometer reading to confirm fermentation is complete
10. Use the mini siphon to transfer your mead into clean bottles
11. Age for at least 4 weeks before enjoying – mead improves with time
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Dive into the ancient art of mead making with our all-in-one 5L Mead Making Kit. Whether you’re a complete beginner or an experienced home brewer, this Mead Making kit has everything you need to craft delicious honey mead from the comfort of your home — no extra purchases required.
1. Glass Demijohn Bottle (5L) with Handle — The centrepiece of your kit. This durable 5-litre glass fermenter lets you watch the fermentation process in action. The built-in handle makes it easy to move.
2. Lid or Swing Clip & Silicone Bung with Hole — Fits snugly onto the demijohn, allowing CO2 to escape while keeping contaminants out. Essential for a clean, healthy ferment.
3. Airlock (Senior or S-Type) — Lets carbon dioxide escape during fermentation while blocking oxygen and bacteria. You’ll receive either a senior airlock or S-type depending on current stock.
4. Stick-On Thermometer — Temperature control is critical for good mead. This stick-on strip lets you monitor your fermentation temperature at a glance.
5. Hydrometer — Measure your mead’s specific gravity to track fermentation progress and know exactly when it’s ready to bottle.
6. Specialist Mead Yeast (M05) — Mangrove Jack’s M05 is specifically selected for honey fermentation, producing rich, complex flavours with high alcohol tolerance. Some kits may include EC-1118 as an alternative.
7. Yeast Nutrient — Honey alone lacks some nutrients yeast needs. This specialised nutrient ensures a vigorous, complete fermentation and a well-balanced final product.
8. No-Rinse Sanitiser — Cleanliness is everything in brewing. Our no-rinse sanitiser makes it quick and easy to sterilise all your equipment before use. Can be supplied with Mangrove Jack’s No Rinse Sanitiser Satchel 25 g or Morgans No rinse Steriliser 250ml.
9. Step-by-Step Instruction Manual — Clear, beginner-friendly instructions walk you through the entire process from sanitising to bottling. No guesswork involved.
10. Easy Start Mini Siphon — Transfer your finished mead into bottles with minimal oxidation, preserving flavour and clarity.
Looking for a bigger batch? Check out our Large Mead Brewing Kit for 15 litres of homemade honey mead.
Mead is one of the world’s oldest alcoholic drinks often called the “nectar of the gods.” By brewing your own, you’re continuing a tradition that dates back thousands of years, while creating something genuinely delicious to share with friends and family.
Unlike beer or wine, mead is surprisingly simple to make. With this Mead Making kit, your first batch can be fermenting within an hour of opening the box. Add your own honey (we recommend Australian raw honey for the best flavour), follow the instructions, and in a few weeks you’ll have 5 litres of handcrafted mead ready to enjoy.
Not sure where to start? Follow our step-by-step mead recipe — it’s designed to work perfectly with this kit.
Once you’ve mastered a classic honey mead, the possibilities are endless. Try adding fruits to make a melomel, spices for a metheglin, or Australian native botanicals for something truly unique. Each batch is an opportunity to create something new.
Looking for a unique gift? This Mead Making Kit is ideal for anyone interested in home brewing, fermentation, or food crafts. Everything is included just add honey and water. Perfect for birthdays, Christmas, Father’s Day, Mother’s Day or any occasion.
Suitable for all skill levels
Makes 5L
Takes anywhere from 3-6 months
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David Phillips –
Never tried mead before. This us a good kit to have a go. Dud nake a mistake. Don’t put hit water into a cold demijohn scattered it and dropped the bottom out of it. My mistake really . Otherwise good instructions and the first batch us really nice. Different to what I was expecting very clean and lightly aromatic. a new favourite for me
David Phillips –
as above
Aussie Brewmakers (store manager) –
Hi David
Thank you so much for your wonderful five-star review! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed trying mead for the first time with our kit. It’s great to know that the instructions were helpful and that your first batch turned out nicely aromatic and clean.
Sorry to hear about the mishap with the demijohn. It’s a common mistake, and we’re glad it didn’t discourage you. We’re here to help if you need any assistance or replacement.
Thank you for your valuable feedback! We will definitely add a caution about hot water and cold demijohns into the next version of our mead instructions.
We’re delighted to be part of your new favorite hobby. Happy brewing!
Best regards,
The Aussie Brewmakers Team
Roderick Cusack –
Very good exactly what I expected easy to use
Aussie Brewmakers (store manager) –
Thank you, Roderick, for your 5-star review of our Mead Making Kit! We’re so glad to hear it was exactly what you expected and easy to use. If you ever have any questions or need further assistance with your mead-making journey, feel free to reach out. Cheers to making more delicious mead!
Best regards,
The Aussie Brewmakers Team
Thomas McArthur –
Great purchase
Aussie Brewmakers (store manager) –
Cheers, Thomas! So happy to hear you’re loving it! Nothing better than knowing our kits are hitting the mark. Here’s to heaps of top-notch mead ahead – thanks for choosing us!
Jason R. –
Great kit
Mark K. –
mattywep –
Great starting Kit, had essentially everything we needed to begin, excited to see how our first batch turns out!
Andrew Smith –
The only issue is the instructions provided with the 5L kit are for a 15L batch
Tony –
Great beginner setup for anyone looking to get into making mead.
Anonymous –
Good kit with good quality equipment to get you started.
David –
Very fast delivery. Great product, very happy
Jarryd Strahan –
warrensmithn (verified owner) –
Its a very good kit comes with pretty much everything you would need to start off.
Krystal M. (verified owner) –
Janice (verified owner) –
Great first time kit, but adding a 100ml Plastic Trial Jar for the hydrometer would make the kit better.
Louis Honan –
i’m confused before i buy this does this come with a swing clip or a screw on lid ?
Timothy (verified owner) –
Apparently it’s just that easy! Used this for some wine, worked perfectly. Keen to try mead next!
alexburke07 –
I bought this in December, already started 3 meads in total all worked out great using their guide as a base. highly recommend.
wish i made an account to collect the points before i purchased.