Sweet and Tangy Vinegar

Sweet vinegar is not sugared vinegar. Everything in this collection gets its roundness from what it was fermented with, not from sweetener added afterwards: honey, maple, quince, ripe fruit. The result is a vinegar you can use more freely, because the sweetness balances the acid instead of masking it.

Where the sweetness comes from

Co-fermentation is the difference. Rather than making a plain vinegar and flavoring it, we ferment the fruit or honey alongside the base, so the character develops in the barrel with everything else. It reads as depth rather than as an additive. How small-batch vinegar is made walks through the process.

The range

What to do with them

Sweeter vinegars go where a dry one would be too stern: glazes for roast vegetables and pork, dressings for grain and fruit salads, shrubs and cocktails, and anything with cheese. Try the honey hibiscus spritz, the peach and honey granita, or roasted delicata squash. They also make the friendliest introduction for anyone who thinks they dislike vinegar.

Common questions

  • Is sugar added? No. The sweetness comes from the fruit or honey fermented into the vinegar.
  • Can I use these in a normal vinaigrette? Yes, and you can usually skip the honey you would otherwise add.
  • Are they good for drinking? The cider-based ones especially. See the morning routine guide.

 

Also worth seeing: fruit infused vinegar and the full vinegar collection. Free shipping over $85 in the contiguous US.

Sweet & Tangy FAQs

How can vinegar be sweet and tangy?

In our approach to crafting artisan vinegar, we aim to achieve a perfect balance between sweet and tangy flavors, creating a product that stands out in culinary applications. The sweetness in our vinegars often comes from the natural sugars present in our carefully selected base ingredients, such as honey, fruit, or wine. Through our meticulous fermentation process, these sugars are transformed into acetic acid, providing the characteristic tang that defines vinegar. However, we retain just enough residual sweetness to complement the acidity, resulting in a harmonious blend of flavors.

This sweet and tangy profile allows our vinegars to enhance dishes by adding complexity and depth, making them versatile ingredients that can elevate everything from salads and marinades to desserts and cocktails.

What is honey wine?

Honey wine, also known as mead, serves as a unique and exquisite base ingredient that we cherish for its natural sweetness and depth. We begin with honey wine, an ancient alcoholic beverage made by fermenting honey with water, sometimes enhanced with fruits or spices. This rich and flavorful liquid undergoes a secondary fermentation process under our careful supervision, where beneficial bacteria convert the remaining alcohol into acetic acid, creating our distinct honey wine vinegar.

This method allows us to preserve the intricate flavors and aromatic qualities of the original honey wine, resulting in a vinegar that is not only versatile in culinary applications but also offers a nuanced taste profile that reflects the artistry and tradition of its origins.

Can you taste the fruit in your vinegar?

In our vinegars, tasting the subtle fruit flavors is one of the unique pleasures we offer. When we create vinegars from fruit-based ingredients, such as apple cider, berry wine, or even infused varieties, the natural essence of the fruit often shines through. Our careful fermentation process preserves these delicate flavors, allowing the vinegar to retain the aromatic and taste profiles of the original fruit. This means that when you use our vinegars, you can often detect hints of apple, berry, or citrus, depending on the source.

These fruit flavors add a layer of complexity and freshness to our vinegars, making them not only tangy but also vibrant and nuanced, enhancing the culinary experience in a way that standard vinegars cannot match.

Let customers speak for us

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Birthday gift for my sister

My sister was thrilled with the gift set. I also added a couple of other vinegars that I love…and she did too! Such wonderful vinegar flavors that enhance everything we eat!!!

Carla H.

Great vinegar.

Gail G.
Superior Vinegar- will be repeat customer

I love vinegar and your regular cider vinegar, malted beer vinegar, cider vinegar w/ blueberry and cider vinegar w/ cranberry is awesome and will be a repeat customer for life.
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I keep these in-stock in my kitchen

I keep these in-stock in my kitchen. They are reasonably shelf stable and I like the varitey.

Anonymous
Love your vinegar’s everything came fine right

Love your vinegar’s everything came fine right on time and I enjoy them very much

Customer L.E.
Great vinegar

The best vinegars I have ever tasted. The apple cider vinegar is real, not apple cider flavored vinegar like most. It is made with real apples, and you can taste the difference. Fantastic used making hot bacon dressing for wilted salads.
I highly recommend.

kevin h.
I’ve been using these vinegars for three years and I would use nothing else! The red wine vinegar

I’ve been using these vinegars for three years and I would use nothing else! The red wine vinegar is my go to. I am currently enjoying the Honey Wine Vinegar, Rice Wine Vinegar, Chardonnay Wine Vinegar. The quality is exceptional !

Nancy K.
Trust the Freebie

The free bonus bottle of hot vinegar is not something I would have ordered, but I love it—so good on garden-ripened tomatoes! Ordering was easy, delivery prompt, all contents in good condition. The vinegar has a depth and richness that grocery store vinegar just doesn’t have.

Martha G.T.
Superior quality, tasty and smooth

Did a taste test with your apple vinegar and the major national brand we use. First diluted in water then straight. In both concentrations your product wins hands down. Smoother and tastier. The choking, why'd-I-do-that response with the straight vinegar was almost worth it.

Anonymous
Good vinegar, and samplers are fun and practical

American Vinegar Works makes delicious vinegars. I don't like them all equally, but that's what makes the sampler packs great. I chose what I wanted to try. I highly recommend the miles from the tree cider vinegar! I also like that I can buy a small bottle when I only want a little of something specialized for a recipe. It makes a good reason to try some more kinds!

Harriet

Great vinegars

Alexa J.

As with all AVWs vinegars, always excellent and far superior to anything from a supermarket!

Bert
Elevated my appreciation of vinegar!

The olive oil is very pure and smooth. I enjoy experimenting with American Vinegar's recipes because you cannot go wrong no matter the combinations. Very fresh!

Joyce N.
vinegars

excellent wine chardonnay--can use it instead of fresh lemon. still have to try the red.

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perfect size for carrying around. fits nicely in a purse.

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