Discover APF (Atelier Particulier de Fermentation), living, artisanal fermented beverages from Alsace.
Born in 2024 after five years of maturation, the Atelier Particulier de Fermentation is the project of Elsa, a former sommelier based in Sainte-Croix-aux-Mines, Alsace, in the heart of Clément Bony’s cellar (Bonyvresse).
Throughout her experiences and travels, Elsa developed a passion for the abundant world of fermentation.
Today, she explores Jun and Kefir, two living beverages still rare in the non-alcoholic world, chosen for their immense aromatic freedom.
Jun, fermented exclusively with honey, is distinguished by its fine bubbles, delicate acidity, and velvety texture. The selected honeys (chestnut, fir, linden, sweet clover…) shape the identity of each vintage.
Kefir, lively and refreshing, offers an expressive base that pairs with a wide variety of botanicals.
After an initial fermentation, the cultures are removed and a second fermentation begins, during which fruits, vegetables, herbs, plants, and spices enrich the base juice.
The ingredients are predominantly local, sourced from wild foraging, small producers, and the rhythm of the seasons.
The vintages from the Atelier Particulier de Fermentation thus reflect an artisanal expertise, respectful of living organisms, where each drink tells the story of a territory, a season, and an intention.
Non-pasteurized, the vintages from the Atelier Particulier de Fermentation retain all the richness and vitality of living cultures, and may evolve naturally over time.
IMPORTANT FOR PREGNANT WOMEN: as APF vintages are living and non-pasteurized, their consumption is not recommended for pregnant women as a precautionary measure.
Discover ERQUY (limited autumn-winter edition).
In this vintage, pumpkin provides a rounded, gourmet vegetal quality, balanced by the freshness of orange and mandarin.
Breton vanilla highlights the whole with warm, elegant notes, while grape leaves provide structure to the finish with a light tannic framework.
Pairing suggestions:
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Appetizer: Salmon terrine, roasted carrots
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Main course: Stuffed pumpkin, grilled shrimp
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Cheese: Aged Comté
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Dessert: Mille-feuille, orange cake
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