Opening a cold beer has been a tradition of many backyard barbecues, trips to the beach and Saturday nights with friends. While there is always value in your tried and true selections, the market has seen shifts away from these staple brews to a diverse selection of beverages. Some of the greatest innovations in brewing...Read More

The three words that come to mind when thinking of orange flavor are bright, sharp, and juicy.  There is the classic Florida navel with it’s iconic acidity, and the mandarine orange that is heavier on the sweet aspect of the flavor.  The Blood orange brings a juicier, more tart flavor while tangerines up the sweetness...Read More

There is little that is as smooth and creamy as a slice of cheesecake to make you think of decadence.  Whether is is a homemade custard cheesecake, a classic New York style cheesecake, or the trendy Basque burnt cheesecake, you cannot go wrong with this flavor. Our cheesecake flavor has been something that we have...Read More

I think you’d agree that if there was one fruit that symbolized summer the best, it would have to be watermelon.  Its juicy, mouth watering flavor is unlike any other.  The taste of watermelon brings to mind a hot summer day with a juicy, chin dripping watermelon slice in hand.  Northwestern Extract has worked hard...Read More

It is safe to say that there are two types of people in this world, those who eat dessert last and those who eat it first.  Whether you are the first or the second type of person, we stand behind your decision to partake in dessert. We stand by that decision so firmly that we...Read More

Summer cookouts are beginning to fill calendars with the promise of good food, good times, and good drinks.  Three beverages stand out for what will be hot in 2019, shandies, citrus beers, and mocktails. Each of these flavorful drinks is looking to have a large uptick in alcoholic market sales, bringing their own unique presence...Read More

There are many different ways to get lemon flavor into a product.  Some common techniques are to include natural lemon juice, lemon zest, or even lemon pulp to add or boost lemon flavor. Other options for adding lemon into your flavor profile include the use of natural and artificial flavors.  Our team at Northwestern Extract has...Read More

While it is the beginning of spring, it is the perfect time for you to consider planning for your summer lineup’s berry flavors.  Raspberries are one of the first summer berries to ripen, and each variety carries its own unique flavor profile that our flavorists have worked hard to capture and highlight across our berry...Read More

As our calendars have flipped to October, the weather is turning and with that comes a complex set of flavors that have come to knock on our doors again.  The fall harvest is giving hints at many favorites such as pumpkin and squash, darker stouts and ales, and a variety of toasted nuts and smoky...Read More

There are many people who anxiously await the onset of pumpkin flavored everything as soon as the calendar strikes September.  Pumpkin spiced lattes, pumpkin bread, pumpkin ale, pumpkin pie, and even pumpkin flavored ice cream. The word pumpkin is synonymous with the word autumn, but the challenge is to make your pumpkin flavored product stand...Read More