Our beer vinegars, or beer malt vinegars, are made using New England craft beers. Each vinegar has its own taste profile that reflects the flavor of the beer that was used. Both beer vinegars are aged in old rye whiskey barrels after fermentation.
Beer or malt vinegar is simply vinegar that is made from beer. Like any other traditional vinegar the flavor of the vinegar is guided by the quality and variety of alcohol used. In this way you can have multiple varieties of beer or malt vinegars just as you have multiple varieties of beers at your local pub.
What is the difference between malt vinegar and beer vinegar?
They are related. All traditional vinegars start with sugars that are fermented into alcohol and then fermented again into acetic acid or, by another name, vinegar.
Malt vinegar is made from alcohol that is created specifically to make vinegar—it was never meant to be enjoyed or drunk on its own and, as such, it is our opinion that it generally produces a less flavorful vinegar.
Beer malt vinegars on the other hand are made from beers that were always meant to be enjoyed as beer. By picking the best beers we can make the best beer vinegars or beer malt vinegars.
What are the uses for malt vinegar or beer malt vinegars?
French fries with malt vinegar is likely the first use many people have for malt beer vinegars. There are numerous other uses you should consider including dousing on fried fish, finishing stews, seasoning roasted cruciferous vegetables, or for adding brightness to sauces.
Is beer or malt vinegar gluten free?
No. Beer or malt vinegar is made from beer and beers generally do have gluten. Beer vinegar is not appropriate for anyone who has a gluten or wheat allergy.
Other vinegars like cider, rice, or wine vinegar generally do not have gluten but you should always check the ingredients if you have gluten or other allergy concerns.
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I Love These Vinegar Samples
Box arrived quickly and in perfect condition. I love these vinegars and plan ordering the full size in the near future
I was raised cooking by a Grandmother who was passionate about quality ingredients. She instilled in me that quality ingredients make the best meals. I’ve used “Artisan Vinegar “. This puts most of them to shame.
This is my second-favorite vinegar for drinking. The fruity hops really shines through. I use about 15ml of AVW IPA Beer Malt Vinegar, about 2.5-3ml of yuzu, stevia to taste in about 12oz of water. I really appreciate the long and complicated finish of this vinegar.
I purchased a bottle to see what it tasted like because I was cluless. Wow! My wife loves it so much she drinks a teaspoon full a day right out of the bottle. I ordered 6 more bottles after she tasted it. Another home run!
A dear friend brought back some Rose' vinegar as a gift to me, from Italy. It was wonderful and I was looking on line for something like it. That is when I stumbled across American Vinegar Works, and so I ordered two bottles. It more than met my expectations. Now I need to order the sampler pack and try them all.
I write here about apple cider vinegar, but I've been using many of the vinegars from American Vinegar Works, and honestly love all of them.
The apple cider vinegar is the best I've had--the taste is mellow, and rich.
Thank you for the excellent products.
I wanted to start purchasing from small businesses and found AVW with a little research. Absolutely LOVE the apple cider vinegar and I love that it's made in small batches. The apple cider vinegar is delish and I use it daily. Highly recommend!
