Acid League: Reinventing Vinegar for the Young

For centuries, vinegar brands have had their own signature styles, but what happens when young people reinvent vinegar? Just look at the image above—can you believe this is vinegar? I’m practically salivating!

Acid League is a Canadian brand, and here’s its story:

Acid League is a Canadian food brand founded in 2019 by food scientists aiming to reinvent vinegar for those excited by acidity but bored with the status quo. After experimenting with countless methods and over 500 flavors—everything from roasted coconut to honey nasturtium, Campari, and kombu—they developed a proprietary process that produces complex, concentrated, and consistently delicious vinegars. This innovation became the foundation for a diverse range of acid-based products, including sauces, condiments, dressings, and more.

Using innovative fermentation techniques, Acid League produces a range of raw, unpasteurized Living Vinegars. Since its founding in 2019, the company has raised nearly $11.5 million and generates over $10 million in annual revenue.

Acid League has launched over 100 SKUs, incorporating elements like coffee, chaga, pickles, and tea into their products while infusing them with prebiotics and postbiotics, maximizing their functional benefits. The brand is dedicated to inspiring home chefs with new culinary possibilities, blending the pleasures of gastronomy with gut health, all without compromising on flavor or functionality.

Cole Pearsall, one of the founders, brings a deep passion for the food industry and an exploratory spirit. He is committed to understanding the future of food and global dietary trends. On his LinkedIn profile, he highlights his studies of culinary cultures in China, Israel, and Denmark, comparing them to Canada and drawing inspiration from their strengths. Notably, in 2016, Pearsall participated in a food science exchange program at Jiangnan University in China, establishing an early connection with the country.