/r/fermentation/

r/fermentation

322k members
r/fermentation is a subreddit with 322k members. The community frequently discusses fermentation, looking, ginger bug, fermenting, and sauerkraut, and they frequently recommend/review sugar and containers, and the most common flair used is pickles/vegetables in brine, hot sauce, ginger bug/soda, kraut/kimchi, and other.
Welcome to r/fermentation! This community is devoted to the craft, science, and culture of fermentation. From sauerkraut and sourdough to kombucha, kimchi, yogurt, and beyond, we explore the traditions and innovations that bring microbes, time, and ingredients together. Our aim is to promote safe, accurate, and inspiring fermentation practices while fostering curiosity, creativity, and shared knowledge for beginners and experts alike.

Popular Topics in r/fermentation

#1

Fermentation

124 posts
#2

Looking

47 posts
#3

Ginger Bug

31 posts
#4

Fermenting

29 posts
#5

Sauerkraut

28 posts
#6

Kimchi

23 posts
#7

Ferment

22 posts
#8

Tepache

22 posts
#9

Mold

20 posts
#10

Vinegar

19 posts

Products Discussed in r/fermentation

Sugar

3 reviews
#1
Honey
5.0 from 1 review
#2
Apple Juice Concentrate
4.0 from 1 review
#3
White Sugar
4.0 from 1 review

Containers

2 reviews
#1
Ball Mason Jars
5.0 from 1 review
#2
Glass Bottles
4.0 from 1 review

Flair Used in r/fermentation

#1
Pickles/Vegetables in brine
: "I’ve awakened my inner fermentation monster"
14 posts
#2
Hot Sauce
: "Reaper Pepper ferment underway"
8 posts
#3
Ginger Bug/Soda
: "Let's burping 🫧 the frogs ginger beer (passion fruit ginger beer)😉"
8 posts
#4
Kraut/Kimchi
: "Hopefully my second successful 1 gal ferment"
6 posts
#5
Other
: "Fermented eggs"
4 posts
#6
Legumes
: "First time success with growing koji on pinto beans! To be turned into "soy" sauce"
3 posts
#7
Dairy
: "Silly question"
3 posts
#8
Kefir
: "Chimera — Bougainvillea Kefir"
2 posts
#9
Fruit
: "Is it worth doing Nata De Coco at home?"
2 posts
#10
Beer/Wine/Mead/Cider/Tepache/Kombucha
: "Cherry Tepache? Not entirely sure what it would be considered."
1 post

Member Growth in r/fermentation

Yearly
+46k members(16.9%)

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Last updated: August 11, 2026