Abstract: A beverage extract manufactured from fractions collected within an inert atmosphere and in separate vessels from an extraction manifold, including a first fraction collected during a first time span to have a first total dissolved solids (TDS), and including subsequent fractions collected during subsequent time spans such that each of the first and subsequent fractions have different respective TDSs and degrees Brix. In variations, the first fraction will be collected to have a refractive index exceeding about 25° Brix and or TDS exceeding about 21.2%. The beverage extract also includes a mixture of the fractions that has a refractive index of between about 23° and about 25° Brix and or a TDS of between about 19.5% and about 21.7%. The beverage extract may be collected with the extraction manifold including an automated valve and lumen assembly incorporating movable and or valve-actuated lumen(s) in fluid communication with each separate vessel.