Press Release 03/18/25

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Christa Graff

Graff Public Relations, LLC

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DENDRIC ESTATE MALOLACTIC FERMENTATION IN FULL SWING

 

KAMAS, Utah (March 18, 2025) — 

This month, Utah’s Dendric Estate began the malolactic fermention (MLF) process, a crucial step used to soften acidity and enhance the texture of Dendric’s first premium dry ciders slated to be released in June 2025. Watch the progression at @dendricestate on Instagram and TikTok.

 

“At Dendric Estate, we intentionally employ MLF in select ciders to refine their texture and complexity,” said Dendric Estate Founder Brendan Coyle. “By carefully controlling MLF, we balance acidity and roundness without overshadowing the fruit’s vibrant character.”

 

A technique often associated with fine wine making, MLF is a secondary fermentation process where beneficial bacteria converts sharp malic acid into softer lactic acid. This process helps soften acidity and enhance texture. Due to the higher prevalence of malic acid in apples as opposed to grapes, MLF is a more powerful tool in cider making than in traditional winemaking, and allows Dendric Estate to create a distinctive mouthfeel, adding elegance and structure to their ciders.

 

MLF's Impact on Dendric Estate Ciders

Softens Acidity While Maintaining Balance

While Dendric Estate uses apple varietals naturally high in acidity, MLF helps smooth out the sharp edges, creating a more harmonious and refined drinking experience without stripping the cider of its bright character.

Enhances Tannin Integration, Drives Complexity

High-tannin apples can sometimes lead to an astringent or overly bitter structure; MLF helps round out these tannins, making the cider more velvety and approachable while preserving depth and complexity.

 

Dendric's Commitment to Quality

The use of MLF reflects Dendric’s dedication to pushing the quality of cider making to new heights and offers a sensory experience akin to fine wine. By utilizing beneficial bacteria and mastering this technique, Dendric bridges the gap between traditional cider making and modern artisanal fermentation.

 

Product Releases

The MLF process moves Dendric Estate one step closer to releasing their first products in Utah in June 2025.

 

For more information about Dendric Estate, visit dendricestate.com or contact Christa Graff, of Graff Public Relations, at christa@graffpr.com or 435-640-7921.

 

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About Dendric Estate

Nestled in the Kamas Valley of northeastern Utah, just 20 minutes from Park City, the 20-acre Dendric Estate is a premier mountain cidery with a mission to protect and nourish the land through environmentally sustainable practices. The Dendric Estate orchard provides a stage for growing classic apple varietals that balance tannins and acids, to produce dry, complex ciders that celebrate the fruit and the environment it comes from. For more information, follow Dendric Estate on Instagram, TikTok, or visit dendricestate.com.