Salud! Bitters Company
AFWA Grant: $5,000
Salud! Bitters Co. was a small-batch, handcrafted bitters company in Austin, using responsibly foraged, locally sourced, and organic ingredients wherever possible. The company was the first bitters company in the state that highlights regional farmers and Texas-native botanicals and flavors.
The regionally inspired bitters line blended the worlds of spirited beverages and health-promoting benefits. The grant funded FDA certification and allowed the business to scale up to meet small-batch retail and wholesale demand. Additionally, the money supported a Salud! Bitters educational tour around Texas, providing free educational events and workshops.