Brewch® Product Description:
Liquid basil flavoring concentrate from Brewch delivers all-natural flavor to your beverages, syrups, and cocktails. Water-soluble and heat-stable with no colors, sweeteners, GMOs, sulfites, or allergens. A single 2oz bottle makes up to 16 gallons of flavored beverage.
Tasting Notes
Opening Notes: Aromatic fresh-cut basil with bright green herbaceous notes on first sip.
Mid-Palate: Authentic sweet basil character develops with peppery undertones and garden-fresh complexity.
Finish: Clean herbal finish with lingering warmth and subtle anise-like nuance.
Quick Dosing Reference
- Cocktails and spirits: 1-4 drops per 100ml
- Mocktails and zero-proof: 1-3 drops per 100ml
- Seltzer and sparkling water: 1-2 drops per 100ml
- Simple syrup: 1 part Brewch to 50 parts simple syrup
- Kombucha: 2-4 drops per 100ml
- Coffee and lattes: 1-4 drops per 100ml
Brewch Basil is probiotic-safe, sugar-free, and keto-friendly. Start with the minimum dose and adjust upward to taste. Less is more with Brewch concentrates.
Bar Mixology
Brewch Basil excels in gin and vodka-based cocktails, delivering authentic botanical character at just 1-4 drops per standard pour. Build into a basil smash for a sophisticated twist, or shake with vodka for depth and complexity.
For mocktails, the bold and aromatic profile pairs well with sparkling juice and a touch of capsicum for that signature virgin bite. Add 1-3 drops per 100ml to the shaker before ice for full integration, or float 2 drops on top as an aromatic finish.
- Basil Smash: 2-4 drops per serving
- Vodka sodas and gin tonics: 1 drops for a subtle accent
- Simple syrup: 1 part Brewch to 50 parts syrup for bar service
Garden Basil Smash: Shake 2 drops Brewch Basil with 60ml gin, 20ml fresh lemon juice, and 10ml simple syrup over ice. Strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice.
Sparkling Water & Seltzer
Transform plain sparkling water into refreshing basil-infused seltzers with just 3-5 drops per 100ml. The bright herbaceous character creates sophisticated, spa-like refreshment perfect for health-conscious consumers seeking botanical complexity.
Add after carbonation and stir gently to preserve effervescence while distributing the aromatic basil notes. For home seltzer machine users, add flavoring after carbonating, then invert once to distribute. The water-soluble formula integrates cleanly without cloudiness or separation.
Hard seltzer producers can create premium botanical offerings by scaling to 8-12 drops per liter. Basil hard seltzer provides sophisticated differentiation—herbal complexity that appeals to consumers seeking alternatives to fruit-forward flavors.
For smoothies and protein shakes, Basil adds unexpected depth at 5-8 drops per 8 oz serving. The herbal notes pair beautifully with strawberry, watermelon, and tropical fruits for garden-fresh smoothie experiences.
- Subtle seltzer accent: 3 drops per 100ml
- Full basil expression: 5-6 drops per 100ml
- Hard seltzer batch: 8-12 drops per liter
- Smoothies: 5-8 drops per 8 oz serving
Homebrew Applications
Add Brewch Basil post-fermentation to preserve the delicate aromatic compounds that define quality basil character. For a 5-gallon batch, start with 30-40 drops and adjust to taste before packaging.
This extract excels in lighter beer styles where herbal notes complement rather than overwhelm. Wheat beers and Belgian wits gain remarkable complexity—the basil harmonizes with yeast-forward profiles and citrus notes. For saisons and farmhouse ales, Basil adds authentic garden character that enhances the rustic appeal.
Kombucha brewers will find Basil exceptional during secondary fermentation (2F stage). Add 15-20 drops per gallon for sophisticated herbal kombucha. The probiotic-safe formula won't harm live cultures while adding layers of botanical complexity.
Hard cider applications benefit from 30-40 drops per 5-gallon batch—the herbal notes create unique ciders with Italian-inspired character.
- Wheat beer/Belgian wit: 30-40 drops per 5-gallon batch
- Saison/Farmhouse ale: 35-45 drops for herbal accent
- Kombucha 2F: 15-20 drops per gallon
- Hard cider: 30-40 drops per 5-gallon batch
