Maiden Mill bursts onto scene with launch of two new generation, alcohol-free ciders
Maiden Mill is the world’s first brand dedicated to producing alcohol-free cider and has unveiled two original presses to offer quality and choice within the category.
Using traditional cider pressing methods in the heart of Somerset, Maiden Mill has recreated the full-bodied flavour of full- strength ciders in two 0.5%ABV options. Maiden Mill Voyage is a golden medium cider with sweet green apple notes that refresh the taste buds whilst Maiden Mill Flyer is a crisp cloudy medium dry cider, with a smooth and satisfying sweet taste.
Ed Reed, co-founder of Maiden Mill commented “The mindful drinking movement is going from strength to strength and over a quarter (29%) of UK drinkers say that they are ‘semi-regular’ drinkers of low and no alcohol products[1]. At Maiden Mill, our vision is to focus resource exclusively on production of exceptional, refreshing ciders with full body and satisfying taste but which, at 0.5%ABV, enable non-drinkers to enjoy the unmistakeable aroma and flavours of an authentic Somerset cider. Voyage and Flyer will form the core range of Maiden Mill with specials produced throughout the year to appeal to a wide range of cider drinkers and ensure that everyone can enjoy the refreshing, flavoursome taste of Somerset apples they crave.”
Maiden Mill takes its name from the pioneers who achieved momentous firsts – the maiden voyages and flights – and has now created a maiden range of alcohol-free craft ciders. “Maiden Mill Voyage is named in honour of the trailblazers and their maiden voyages” added Ed Reed. “Like the 102 settlers who boarded the Mayflower in Plymouth in 1620 for their maiden voyage to America, with 30 million Americans able to trace their ancestry back to those 102 pioneers. Similarly, Maiden Mill Flyer pays homage to all of the maiden flights in the world, from the Wright brothers who designed, built and flew the first successful airplane and Amelia Earhart who was the first female to fly solo across the Atlantic. With a bottle of our own trailblazer Maiden Mill Voyage or Flyer in hand, we raise a toast to the creation of those memorable and historically significant achievements.”
Tasting the Maiden Mill ciders Jane Peyton, founder of the School of Booze and the UK’s first Cider Pommelier commented “Until now I have been disappointed with the Low/No ciders I’ve tried but I’m not with this one. Both Maiden Mill ciders are very moreish – fruity, tangy with pleasing acidity, soft tannins, with ripe green apple flavour, and both have body.”
Peter Morrell, Editor, said “I drink a lot of cider but the ones with body and taste tend to start with an ABV of 6% and above. I have been looking around for a low alcohol alternative for a while, but haven’t found anything with the same amount of body and flavour, until now.
“I’ve tried the Maiden Mill Voyage and Flyer, and have been impressed with both. On the nose there are strong apple aromas, and as it moves to the palate has a satisfying mouthfeel. There are good fruit flavours with floral hints and they have a lingering fruity finish. Although they are labelled either medium or medium dry, I would rate both of these as dry. They have a crisp, refreshing quality, making them ideal as a summer drink.
“This crispness dryness makes them an ideal companion for shellfish and Thai food. One little tip you might try, drink either of them from a champagne flute, and sip don’t gulp, close your eyes and you are very close to a glass of sparkly.”
Maiden Mill Voyage and Flyer are available in 330ml glass bottle, are gluten & vegan free and the 0.5% ABV ciders are only 25Kcal per 100ml. The brand is minimising its carbon footprint with ingredients and packaging sourced in Somerset, with the whole process from growing the apples to warehousing taking place within a 25 mile radius. The first two Maiden Mill ciders have been launched through specialist online retailer Wise Bartender and Club Soda.
About Maiden Mill Voyage
Punchy green apple notes on the nose. Tannic bittersweet varieties subtly come through, balanced with a rich sweetness, finishing with crisp acidity and pleasing bite.
A crisp, golden, full flavoured sparkling cider. Everything you would crave from the Somerset apples it was born from to get that buzz without the fuzziness.
‘Voyage’ in honour of all those trailblazers and their maiden voyages. Just like the 102 settlers who boarded the Mayflower in Plymouth in 1620 for their maiden voyage to America. They created a new settlement called that’s right… ‘Plymouth’ and today 30 million Americans can trace their ancestry to those 102 pioneers. Raising a bottle of this golden medium cider to those who risked it all for their very own maiden voyage.
About Maiden Mill Flyer
Subtle vintage cider notes on the nose. Bold Tannins and full-bodied character, balanced with a smooth and satisfying sweetness, Finishing with well-balanced acidity.
Using traditional cider pressing methods in the heart of Somerset, the ‘Flyer’ low alcohol cider is a crisp cloudy medium dry cider, with a smooth and satisfying sweet taste.
‘Flyer’ – in homage to all of the maiden flights in the world. Be it the Wright brothers who were aviation pioneers creating the first successful airplane or to those who broke distance records such as Amelia Earhart who was the first female to fly solo across the Atlantic. This cider should be enjoyed chilled and raised in honour of all of those aeronautical maiden moments!
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