Maeloc was a 6th century bishop of Britonia, a settlement founded by Celtic peoples in Galicia, Spain
Maeloc Ciders
The Story
Maeloc was a 6th century bishop of Britonia, a settlement founded by Celtic peoples in Galicia, Spain. Galicia is located in the northwest corner of Spain, and is the region where Maeloc is now brewed. Maeloc is the result of a commitment to something different. It means taking the path back to the beginning. Maeloc is Galician cider brewed with apples sourced from more than one thousand local apple farmers. Respect for both the environment and tradition are the inspiration behind the range of Maeloc hard ciders.
The Process
Maeloc is made only with fresh Galician Pero, Verdeña, Perezosa, Rabiosa, and Raxao apples. These apple types are generally small apples with a medium level of bitterness. Once the local farmers bring the apples to our cidery, we begin the production process by washing and milling the apples. The maceration process occurs in stainless steel 60,000L tanks, and takes between 12 and 36 hours. We then use a pneumatic press to capture the pure apple juice. Fermentation happens as a result of the natural occurrence of the Saccharomyces Cerevisiae yeast strain from the apples, and lasts 2 to 3 weeks, while the malolactic fermentation takes place via the natural occurrence of the Oenococcus Oeni bacteria. The malolactic fermentation takes place over the course of 3 to 4 months. The total time it takes to transform our fresh Galician apples to Maeloc hard cider is approximately 5 months.
Maeloc Dry Hard Cider 4.5% ABV
Maeloc Hard Cider come from Galicia, Spain. Made with 100% Galician apples sourced from local farmers, our cider spends 4 months spontaneously fermenting before being bottled.
Tasting notes
Color
Bright yellow and gold
Bouquet
Freshly sliced apples, bright fruit and funk
Taste
Semi-dry cider the represent the perfect balance of fruit and funk. Lightly Carbonated.
Alcohol
4,5% vol.
Maeloc Pear Hard Cider 4.0% ABV
The most natural combination, and the perfect balance of the taste of pear and dry apple cider
Maeloc Pear Hard Cider comes from Galicia, Spain. Made with 100% Galician apples sourced from local farmers and with all natural pear puree from the south of Spain added after the 4-5 month long spontaneous fermentation occurs before being bottled.
Tasting notes
Color
Golden yellow and brilliant.
Bouquet
Deep pear and fresh fruit notes
Taste
Slightly dry with dominant notes of pear and subtle hints of banana. Lightly Carbonated
Alcohol
4% vol.
Maeloc Blackberry Hard Cider 4.0% ABV
Maeloc Blackberry Hard Cider comes from Galicia, Spain. Made with 100% Galician apples sourced from local farmers, with all natural blackberry puree from the south of Spain, added after the 4 month long spontaneous fermentation occurs before being bottled.
Tasting notes
Color
Deep purple and violet
Taste
Perfect balance of blackberry tartness and apple sweetness, with subtle “jammy” notes of raspberry and cherry. Lightly Carbonated.
Bouquet
Fresh berries and floral aromas
Alcohol
4% vol.
Maeloc Strawberry Hard Cider 4.0% ABV
Bursting with fresh harvested strawberry flavor in every sip. This cider is made to enjoy in the warm spring days while lying in the fields watching the world go by.
Maeloc Strawberry Hard Cider comes from Galicia, Spain, made with 100% Galician apples sourced from local farmers and with all natural strawberry puree from the south of Spain added after the 4 month long spontaneous fermentation occurs before being bottled.
Tasting notes
Color
Rosy and brilliant
Bouquet
Fresh strawberries and the unique citric scent of yuzu.
Taste
Assertive, candied strawberry flavors with subtle notes of watermelon, bubble gum and wild apple.
Alcohol
4% ABV
Maeloc Sparkling Organic Hard Cider 4.1% ABV
Maeloc Organic Sparkling Hard Cider comes from Galicia, Spain. Made with 100% Organic Galician apples sourced from local farmers, our cider spends 4 months spontaneously fermenting before being bottled.
Tasting notes
Color
Golden Yellow
Bouquet
Bright, clean and balanced notes of fresh apple and fruit with slight acidity.
Taste
Slightly sweet and citrusy with an effervescent and wild character throughout.
Alcohol
4.1% ABV
Maeloc Natural Organic Hard Cider 5.5% ABV
Maeloc Natural Organic Cider comes from Galicia, Spain. Made with 100% Organic Galician apples sourced from local farmers, our cider spends 4 months spontaneously fermenting before being bottled.
Tasting notes
Color
Golden with straw colored haze
Bouquet
Balanced with tannic and wild apple characteristics
Taste
Unfiltered traditional cider with notes of sour, tart and wild apples. Evenly balanced with a slightly bitter and dry finish.
Alcohol
5.5% ABV.