Bremner Wafers are made by the
Bremner Biscuit Company The Bremner Biscuit Company was founded by David F. Bremner in Chicago, Illinois. Bermner first introduced his brands of bread to the fire victims of the Great Chicago Fire. Although the Bremner Wafer wasn't invented until 1902, David Bremner's comp ...
. The company claims that the
crackers "have a neutral taste" and that they are "perfect for pairing with fine wine or savoring with
cheese and
pâté
''Pâté'' ( , , ) is a paste, pie or loaf filled with a forcemeat. Common forcemeats include ground meat from pork, poultry, fish or beef; fat, vegetables, herbs, spices and either wine or brandy (often cognac or armagnac). It is often ser ...
or
seafood,
soups
Soup is a primarily liquid food, generally served warm or hot (but may be cool or cold), that is made by combining ingredients of meat or vegetables with stock, milk, or water. Hot soups are additionally characterized by boiling solid ingr ...
and
salads
A salad is a dish consisting of mixed, mostly natural ingredients with at least one raw ingredient. They are typically served at room temperature or chilled, though some can be served warm. Condiments and salad dressings, which exist in a va ...
". It is because of this "neutral" taste that many
wineries
A winery is a building or property that produces wine, or a business involved in the production of wine, such as a wine company. Some wine companies own many wineries. Besides wine making equipment, larger wineries may also feature warehouses, b ...
and food aficionados around the world prefer using the Bremner
wafer
A wafer is a crisp, often sweet, very thin, flat, light and dry biscuit, often used to decorate ice cream, and also used as a garnish on some sweet dishes. Wafers can also be made into cookies with cream flavoring sandwiched between them. They ...
as a
wine tasting
Wine tasting is the sensory examination and evaluation of wine. While the practice of wine tasting is as ancient as its production, a more formalized methodology has slowly become established from the 14th century onward. Modern, professional w ...
cracker. This neutral taste, however is seen as a drawback by some because it means the crackers are nearly tasteless when eaten alone.
Flavors
In 2001, the Caraway Wafers were introduced, being marketed as combining "...the delicate flavor of caraway seeds with the crunch of Bremner Biscuits." In 2004, the Oyster Crackers were introduced to the U.S. and Canada.
As of February 5, 2006, there are 8 variations of the original Bremner Wafer:
* Original Wafers: suitable for fine wines as described above
* Sesame Wafers: "an excellent complement to cheese, pate, smoked fish or any spread"
* Cracked Wheat Wafers: for topping and spreads
* Low Sodium Wafers
* Caraway Wafers: designed for strong
flavors such as
Swiss Cheese Swiss cheese may refer to:
Cheese
* List of Swiss cheeses (from Switzerland)
* Swiss-type cheeses or Alpine cheeses, a class of cooked pressed cheeses now made in many countries
* Swiss cheese (North America), any of several related varieties o ...
* Crackers Made with Pure Sunflower Oil: for appetizers
* Oyster Crackers Made with Pure Sunflower Oil: best suited for adding to soups.
See also
*
List of crackers
This is a list of crackers. A cracker is a baked good typically made from a grain-and-flour dough and usually manufactured in large quantities. Crackers (roughly equivalent to savory biscuits in the United Kingdom and the Isle of Man) are usuall ...
References
External links
Bremner Biscuit Company website
Brand name crackers
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