/r/fermentation/

r/fermentation

317k members
r/fermentation is a subreddit with 317k 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, beer/wine/mead/cider/tepache/kombucha, kraut/kimchi, other, and ginger bug/soda.
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
: "The cucumbers never stood a chance"
40 posts
#2
Beer/Wine/Mead/Cider/Tepache/Kombucha
: "Solution to Cleaning Glass Bottles - Metal BBs"
18 posts
#3
Kraut/Kimchi
: "Switched to a heavy-duty mandoline for my kraut prep. This texture is a game-changer."
15 posts
#4
Other
: "Watermelon Tartar + Yellow Gazpacho Ferment+ Honey/Thyme/Goatcheese-Cream"
15 posts
#5
Ginger Bug/Soda
: "Homemade grape juice soda using ginger bug"
15 posts
#6
Hot Sauce
: "Biggest ferment project yet"
14 posts
#7
Fruit
: "Fermented "Blue" Raspberry Arnold Palmer (breakdown in comments)"
12 posts
#8
Spicy/Garlic Honey
: "Garlic honey"
4 posts
#9
Dairy
: "First Fermented Butter"
3 posts
#10
Meta
: "Triple-fermented breakfast! Cacao nib sourdough waffles with blueberry cheong maple syrup"
3 posts

Member Growth in r/fermentation

Yearly
+47k members(17.5%)

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Last updated: June 30, 2026