The guide to specialty beverages for gastronomy.

No & low ABV, created for wine occasions yet not defined or limited by wine.

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Wilder Land

Amsterdam, Netherlands · Est. 2018

77 producers →

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Fade To Black

MURI · Fermented Blend · <0.5% ABV
6 building blocks, each recorded with how it was prepared.

  • Blackcurrant WineFermentation
  • Chamomile Water KefirWater Kefir Fermentation
  • Fig Leaf
  • Pine KvassKvass
  • Red Currant Juice
  • Wheat Malt

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Elderflower

The cream-white, intensely fragrant blossom of the elder shrub. Its flower clusters are steeped, infused, or fermented to give drinks a floral, honeyed character, from home-made cordials and teas to sparkling country wines, liqueurs, and modern sodas.

260 ingredients →

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Cold Infusion

Steeping an ingredient in cold or room-temperature water instead of hot water. Time and temperature depend on the documented application.

46 techniques →

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Pairings

  • At Counter 71, Saicho Jasmine is paired with a barbecued langoustine with yuzu and lemon drop chilli beurre blanc.Saicho · Saicho Jasmine

  • ARENSBAK pairs the Rosé with butter-poached Danish black lobster.ARENSBAK · ARENSBAK Rosé

  • Unified Ferments recommends Snow Chrysanthemum with dim sum, tiger salad, and carnitas, or anything that wants a bit of acid to complement its heaviness.Unified Ferments · Snow Chrysanthemum

  • Mauro Colagreco, co-founder of Tempera, has created pairing recipes for TIERRA, among them beef empanadas, braised pork, and chocolate biscuits.Tempera · TIERRA

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