The ElderBrewery Experience

Soak & Simmer

Our complex flavor comes from the way we brew.

• Our extraction techniques
• The equipment we use
• Our mindfulness to detail while in the ElderBrewery

We slowly reconstitute dehydrated elderberry and other synergistic herbs that complement each other in our finished products. Elderberries are naturally comprised of 85% water. Our ingredients are never boiled. We use a slow simmer process to infuse the best flavors & extract the best water-soluble nutrients.

Strain & Juice

Every batch of elderberry brew, whether in our 17 or 50 gallon kettles, go through a triple filtration process, by hand. The first strain we use  300 & 400 micron mesh hops spiders. After simmering, we use a juice press with a stainless  steel basket catch for the second strain process. Lastly, for the 3rd and final strain, professional grade NSF chinois catch any residual herbs that might have made it through the 1st 2 strains.  Each batch is hand-pressed dry with a hydraulic jack, fully extracting all of the nutrient-dense liquid from the elderberries & other ingredients.

Sweeten

At the very end of our process, we add just enough raw honey sourced directly from our Central Ohio beekeeper to cut down on the bitter bite of elderberry. At this stage, we also add real lemon juice to contribute to the crisp flavors and extend the life of the product in your fridge.

Bottle & Seal

Our bottling process is unique. Approved by a 3rd party testing facility at Cornell University, we execute minimal heat & inversion requirements to retain maximum nutritional value, keep our robust flavors and extend the shelf life for more than a year.  We’ve chosen tamper-resistant heat seals for your confidence.