Ideal kit for when you already have a glass demijohn but not much else and you want to make Mead for the first time Includes a cork bung pre-bored with hole for the airlock to fit into. Cork bungs are not only traditional, they can be cut down to size if your fermenting vessel doesn't have a standard sized neck The hydrometer is optional. It allows you to work out the alcohol content of your finished mead, if you wish The hydrometer instructions are included in the storage jar which doubles as a trial jar All the equipment is reusable Perfect for making your first batch of mead Fermenting vessel, honey, fruit and spices not included Mead yeast is included, a 9g sachet which is enough to treat up to 23 litres of mead.