Complete Small-Batch Mead Brewing Kit with Glass Fermenter
Start making your own mead at home with this complete Mead Making Kit, designed for easy small-batch fermentation.
This mead starter kit includes the essential equipment, yeast and yeast nutrient needed to get your first batch underway. Built around a 3.78L (1 gallon) glass fermenting jar, it's an ideal introduction to making traditional honey mead without investing in a large fermentation setup.
Simply add your own honey and water and you're ready to begin your mead-making journey.
Whether you're searching for a mead making kit in Australia, a small mead brewing kit, or an easy way to make homemade mead for the first time, this kit brings the essential equipment together in one convenient package.
Why You'll Love It
- Complete starter setup for making mead at home
- 3.78L / 1 gallon glass fermenting jar
- Includes hydrometer for monitoring fermentation
- Includes Lallemand EC-1118 Champagne Yeast
- Includes Lallemand Fermaid AT yeast nutrient
- Mini syphon for transferring your finished mead
- Airlock and grommet for fermentation
- Temperature sticker for monitoring your ferment
- Cleaner and no-rinse sanitiser samples included
- Just add honey and water
- Great introduction to small-batch mead making
What Is Mead?
Mead is a fermented alcoholic beverage traditionally made from honey, water and yeast. Depending on the recipe, mead can be made dry, sweet or somewhere in between, while fruits, spices and other ingredients can be added to create different styles.
Making mead at home follows many of the same basic principles as home brewing and winemaking: prepare the must, pitch the yeast, allow it to ferment and then transfer the finished mead away from the sediment.
What's Included?
Your Mead Making Kit contains:
| Included | Details |
|---|---|
| Glass Fermenting Jar | 1 Gallon / 3.78L |
| Airlock | With grommet |
| Temperature Sticker | For monitoring fermentation temperature |
| Hydrometer | For checking specific gravity |
| Yeast | Lallemand EC-1118 Champagne Yeast |
| Yeast Nutrient | Lallemand Fermaid AT |
| Mini Syphon | For transferring mead |
| Cleaner | Sample sachet |
| No-Rinse Sanitiser | Sample sachet |
Please note: The glass jar supplied is blank and does not have a printed logo.
What Else Do I Need to Make Mead?
The main ingredient you'll need is honey.
You'll also need water and suitable bottles or containers for your finished mead. The amount and type of honey used will depend on the mead recipe and the sweetness and alcohol level you're aiming for.
This makes the kit a great starting point because you can experiment with different Australian honeys and eventually progress into fruit meads, spiced meads and other styles.
How to Make Mead with the Starter Kit
The basic process is straightforward:
- Clean and sanitise your equipment.
- Mix honey with water to prepare your mead must.
- Transfer the must into the glass fermenter.
- Check the starting gravity with the supplied hydrometer.
- Add the yeast and nutrient according to your chosen recipe.
- Fit the airlock and allow the mead to ferment.
- Monitor fermentation and gravity.
- Once fermentation is complete, use the mini syphon to transfer the mead away from the sediment.
- Allow the mead to mature as required before bottling.
Exact honey quantities, nutrient additions and fermentation times will vary depending on the mead recipe you're making.
Why Make Mead in a 1 Gallon Glass Jar?
A 3.78L glass mead jar is an excellent size for experimenting with mead.
Small batches allow you to try different honeys, yeast techniques, fruits and flavour additions without committing to a full 20–25L fermenter.
Glass is also easy to inspect during fermentation and is particularly useful for small batches that may spend extended periods conditioning.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this a complete mead making kit?
It contains the essential fermentation equipment plus yeast, yeast nutrient, cleaner and sanitiser needed to get started. You'll need to supply your own honey and water, as well as bottles or other suitable containers for the finished mead.
How much mead can I make?
The supplied glass fermenter has a capacity of approximately 3.78 litres (1 US gallon).
Does the kit include honey?
No. Honey isn't included, allowing you to choose the variety and quantity required for the particular mead recipe you want to make.
What yeast comes with the kit?
The kit includes Lallemand EC-1118 Champagne Yeast.
Does it include yeast nutrient?
Yes. The kit currently includes Lallemand Fermaid AT yeast nutrient.
Is this suitable for beginners?
Yes. The small fermenter and included equipment make this particularly suitable for someone wanting to learn the fundamentals of home mead making before moving into larger batches.
Can I make fruit mead with this kit?
Yes. Once you're comfortable making a basic mead, the equipment can also be used for appropriately sized batches of fruit and other flavoured meads.
Where can I buy a mead making kit in Australia?
Border Brewing Supplies stocks this Mead Making Kit in Australia, with online ordering available as well as Click & Collect from Tweed Heads South.
Why Buy from Border Brewing Supplies?
Border Brewing Supplies stocks equipment and ingredients for home brewing, winemaking and mead making, with online ordering throughout Australia.
For local customers, we're conveniently located in Tweed Heads South, making us an easy option for mead making and home brew supplies for customers across Tweed Heads, the Gold Coast and the QLD/NSW border region.
