While beer may be the go-to drink for most Americans, it is hard to deny that America has a history with distilled drinks that is as old as the country itself. Whiskey is an American tradition that stretches back to our founding fathers. In recent years, distilled drinks have begun to make a comeback in...Read More

Are you looking for a flavor to increase your aroma and taste in your beer?  Many times, brewers will look for a flavor when their production increases, and fresh fruit, purées and juice become too expensive or time consuming to use.  Not only is there the decision making process of which flavors to use in...Read More

It’s all about the flavor, right?  Our custom flavors at Northwestern Extract can help you make something special. Spring is right around the corner – your customers are searching for the next new taste and we can help you create it!  Whether you want a sweet fruity cocktail, an exotic tropical beach or a smooth cucumber melon flavor, we...Read More

Everyone knows how cranberry flavor has a tangy and fruity taste all it’s own.  In order to create that unique flavor, here at Northwestern Extract, we have worked hard to perfect cranberry into a flavor profile that is tangy and not overwhelmingly sweet. Recently we developed TTB Natural Cranberry flavors for use in alcoholic beverages. We are happy with the...Read More

With fall quickly approaching, the pumpkin spice phenomenon is now upon us.  Some people love it and others dread the very word.  Here at Northwestern Extract, we have so much more to offer than the regular pumpkin spice.  We have a such a big array of flavorings for you to try and sample in your...Read More

Northwestern Extract is loving the new fresh cider flavors our customers are asking us to make.  We have seen lots of our customers wanting more fruity TTB options for their ciders, beers and sodas. Our goal is to help our customers create unique beverages, whether they are looking to enhance their apple profile, add a...Read More

We love helping our customers create new popcorn flavoring.  Have you tried Sriracha or Red Velvet Cake flavored popcorn?  They are some of our favorite. New Popcorn Flavors We have helped many companies create new flavors for their gourmet popcorn and their customers have been pleased.  Does your company have a new idea for a...Read More

Hard Cider is on the rise.  Even the big brewers have noticed and joined the trend introducing hard ciders of their own.  American hard cider production has more than tripled from 2011 to 2013.  Here at Northwestern Extract, we have noticed the trend and are ramping up our flavors to include the newest trends in...Read More

Nothing beats the flavor of a fresh “chin dripping” strawberry.  Our Application Specialist Sherrie says get prepared for spring and summer this year with one of our “right off the vine” Strawberry Flavors.  Even though we’ve had late snow storms, summer is coming and the time is right for Northwestern Extract’s fresh, juicy tasting strawberry flavors....Read More

Banana, coconut, green apple, pecan…  we are talking flavored popcorn.  Popcorn with different flavors is very popular and growing in popularity everyday.  Who would have thought that popcorn could have as many flavors? If you walk into a gourmet popcorn stand you’ll see multicolored walls, bins full of new and exciting popcorn flavors.  Furthermore, it...Read More