Other Fermentables

Water Kefir is a delicious fermented drink that is made with a simple sugar-water solution and water kefir grains. Water kefir is rich in probiotics and after the fermentation period, is low in sugar. The taste is tangy and mildly sweet, but it can...

What is a SCOBY? If you're familiar with kombucha, you're probably also familiar with that leathery, pancake-like blob called a SCOBY. The acronym stands for symbiotic colony of bacteria and yeast. Due to its appearance, it is sometimes referred to as a "mushroom," although...

What is a SCOBY? If you're familiar with kombucha, you're probably also familiar with that leathery, pancake-like blob called a SCOBY. The acronym stands for symbiotic colony of bacteria and yeast. Due to its appearance, it is sometimes referred to as a "mushroom," although...

This cider mother of vinegar is perfect for making up to 1 quart (32 oz) of cider vinegar.  For hard cider 8%-10% ABV, add 8 oz of mother to 16 oz of hard cider to make 24 oz of vinegar. For hard cider 11%-16%...

This malt mother of vinegar is perfect for making up to 2 quarts (64 oz) of malt vinegar from beer. Directions: For beer of alcohol content of 8%-10% ABV: add 8 oz of mother of vinegar to 16 oz of the beer of your...

This red wine mother of vinegar is perfect for making up to 1 quart (32 oz) of red wine vinegar. Directions: Add 8 oz of mother of vinegar and 8 oz of water to 16 oz of red wine to make 32 oz (1...

This white wine mother of vinegar is perfect for making up to 1 quart (32 oz) of white wine vinegar. Directions: For wine with sulfites, add 1 tsp of 3% hydrogen peroxide to remove sulfites. Shake or stir to mix. Add 8 oz of...