r/fermentation is a subreddit with 331k 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, ginger bug/soda, other, kraut/kimchi, and hot sauce.
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
: "First time and iam excited"
10 posts
#2
Ginger Bug/Soda
: "The liveliest Ginger Bug"
9 posts
#3
Other
: "I Need Ideas For Ferments."
7 posts
#4
Kraut/Kimchi
: "First timer - Sauerkraut"
7 posts
#5
Hot Sauce
: "Smoked Paprika Pepperchup"
6 posts
#6
Spicy/Garlic Honey
: "Honey garlic with vinegar??"
3 posts
#7
Legumes
: "Soy sauce"
2 posts
#8
Beer/Wine/Mead/Cider/Tepache/Kombucha
: "Black cap: an annual hooch"
2 posts
#9
Vinegar
: "Can you make vinegar from beer?"
2 posts
#10
Bread/Rice/Corn/Oats/Barley
: "Rye kvass from malted grains?"
2 posts
Member Growth in r/fermentation
Yearly
+45k members(15.6%)
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Last updated: November 14, 2026