Bittermens
Bittermens is a family-owned American producer of cocktail bitters and flavoring extracts.[1]
The history of Bittermens dates back to 2007 when Avery and Janet Glasser, while living in San Francisco, were invited to a bitters-making event at the 209 Distillery.[2] After receiving positive feedback from bartenders in San Francisco, New York and Boston, the Glassers started the process of registering as a Manufacturer of Nonbeverage (Alcohol) Products[3] with the Bureau of Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau. In 2010, after obtaining all of the necessary federal and state permits, Bittermens started production in a shared commercial kitchen in Somerville, MA.[4] In 2011, Bittermens relocated to Brooklyn, NY.[5] In 2013, Bittermens moved their operations down to Greater New Orleans, LA.[6]
As of January, 2013, Bittermens currently produces over 5000 bottles[6] each month in the following flavors:
- Xocolatl Mole Bitters - The original chocolate and spice bitters (2007)
- Hopped Grapefruit Bitters (2007)
- 'Elemakule Tiki Bitters - Allspice, Cinnamon, Clove and Citrus (2008)
- Boston Bittahs - Citrus and Chamomile (2008)
- Burlesque Bitters - Açai, Rosehips, Hibiscus and Long Pepper (2011)
- Orange Cream Citrate - Orange and Vanilla (2011)
- Orchard Street Celery Shrub - Celery, Ginger and Apple Cider Vinegar (2011)
- Hellfire Habanero Shrub - Habanero Pepper, Elderberries and Red Wine Vinegar (2011)
In 2011, Bittermens formed a new company, Bittermens Spirits, Inc. to launch a line of domestically produced bitter liqueurs[7] and in 2012 opened a nano-importing company, Vendetta Spirits.[8] Later in 2012, Bittermens created and launched Bäska Snaps, a traditional Swedish-style bitter schnapps made with distilled wormwood and produced in Pontarlier, France.[9]