Fermentation Links

The following are some interesting links to sources of further information on fermentation. This list is by no means comprehensive

Should you encounter other interesting websites relevant to fermentation, please email them to sandorkraut [at] wildfermentation.com.

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Alcoholic Beverages: Beers

American Homebrewers Association
Ancient Beer Food historian Ken Albala on the history of the beer.
Biohazard Lambic Brewers Page Info on making lambic-style beers and yeast culturing
Embrace the Funk A blog focused on "Sour, Funky and Wild Beer."
Homebrew Digest Listserv for brewing Q&A and discussions, with a searchable archive of years of postings.
Homebrew Talk A large, well-organized discussion forum.
Mad Fermentationist Michael Tonsmeir's brewing blog with lost of articles and links.
RealBeer.com Library A portal site with links to many excellent brewing resources.
Sour Beer How to brew a fast sour beer at home
Valley Malt Hadley, Mass.

Alcoholic Beverages: Mead

Beersmith Home Brewers Blog — Making Mead for Home Brewers
Make Meade Like A Viking!
Meade, A Brief History
Moonlight Meadery Podcast Podcast interview with Moonlight Meadery's Michael Fairbrother on making mead at home
Mother Nature Network — How to Make Your Own Honey Mead

Alcoholic Beverages: Rice-based Beverages

A Primer on Brewing Makgeolli Instructions for brewing Korean rice alcohol published by the Korean government, in English
Cultures for Health Kombucha, water kefir, yogurt, kefir, other milk cultures, tempeh starter, koji, and more
Decadence by Hand Hand crafted wooden koji boxes and related accessories.
Grandiose Survey of Chinese Alcholic Drinks and Beverages Xu Gah Rong and Bao Tong Fa, Jiangnan University, Jiangsu Province, China
Higuchi Moyashi Japanese Source of Koji Starters.
Home Brew Sake This website publishes Fred Exkhardt's recipe, updated, as well as other, sells sake-making supplies, and contains links to other online sources of sake information.
Making Sake Bob Taylor's guide to making sake
Sake World The is the sake information website of John Gaunter, and American expatriate living in Japan, who has written five books about sake and is widely recongnized as the leading non-Japanese sake expert.
Science Direct: Rice Wines A collection of scientific journal articles related to rice-based alxoholic beverages. Lots of info!

Alcoholic Beverages: Wines

Fermented Fruits and Vegetables: A Global Perspective A publication of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
Grape Varieties of the World A listing, with brief descriptions, of major varieties of grapes used in winemaking.
Home Winemakers Manual Free book by Lum Eisenman
Pulque, a Traditional Mexican Alcoholic Fermented Beverage: Historical, Microbiological, and Technical Aspects Very thorough academic article about pulque from the journal Frontiers in Microbiology from 2016.
The Joy of Home Winemaking Website of Terry Garey, autho of the book The Joy of Home Winemaking.
Wine in the Ancient World Great talk on the history of wine, with a very practical and down-to-earth perspective, from food historian Ken Albala.
Wine Press Discussion fourm.
Winemaking Home Page Basics, glossary, Q & A, recipes, adn more, posted by enthusiast Jack Keller.
Winemaking Talk Discussion fourm.
WinePress Forums Several forums organized around different winemaking topics.

Bean Ferments

Alive and Healing Tempeh Sonoma county, CA tempeh producer.
Atelier JuJu Blog of baker Junko Mine
Barry's Tempeh Tempeh and tempeh burgers, made from soybeans as well as other ingredients, in New York City.
Cold Mountain Koji A commercial brain of prepared koji, made in California.
Decadence by Hand Hand crafted wooden koji boxes and related accessories.
Fermented Fruits and Vegetables: A Global Perspective A publication of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
Go-En Koji, miso, amazake, and other Japanese ferments, produced in Maine.
Grown in Brooklyn Tempeh in many variations in New York City.
Higuchi Moyashi Japanese Source of Koji Starters.
History of Koji History of Koji - Grains and/or Soybeans Enrobed with a Mold Culture (300 BCE to 2012) by William Shurtleff and Akiko Aoyagi
Homemade Tempeh: An Illustrated Guide Photos and clear descriptions of tempeh making, start to finish.
Lalibela Farm Tempeh Bowdoinham, ME farm producing tempeh from beans they grow.
Miso en Place Benjamin Wolfe, a microbiologist at Tufts University, and his husband, Scott Jones, the chef de cuisine at Menton, reveal the science behind what we eat and drink.
NYrture Food Natto made in New York City.
Short Mountain Cultures Tempheh, tempeh starter, and other ferments from Sandor's friends Hannah and John.
Signature Soy A U.S. source of the small soybean varieties that are perfect for making natto.
Tempeh Starter Shop Indonesia
The Seduction of Stink Fuchsia Dunlop explores the fermented delicacies of Shaoxing, China.
The Tempeh Starter Store Tempeh starter and other cultures from Indonesia.
Top Cultures Belgian producer of tempeh starter ships everywhere.
Top Cultures Belgian producer of natto starter ships everywhere.

Crocks and other Equipment for Fermentation

Ace Hardware This is probably the least expensive way to get a new ceramic crock in the U.S. Order online from Ace Hardware and they will ship free to your local store for pick-up.
Adam Field Traditional Korean onggi crocks
Amy Potter Crocks My friend and Tennessee neighbor Amy Potter handcrafts gorgeous crocks in several styles, all highly functional.
Cathouse Clay Porcelain crocks handmade by potter Careen Stoll in Portland, OR. She writes: "German-style porcelain crock with feminine warmth. Wheel-thrown, burnished, unglazed, vitrified to .03% absorbency, then sanded, this is the BMW of crocks."
Decadence by Hand Hand crafted wooden koji boxes and related accessories.
Dunn County Pottery Lead free glaze, dishwasher safe, oven safe.
Earth and Fire Pottery Gregg Allen Lindsely hand-crafts ceramic crocks in Northern California.
Ginny Sims Minneapolis-based potter making gorgeous water-locked fermentation crocks.
Happy Herbalist
Jeremy Ogusky
Mark Campbell Ceramics Mark Campbell of Arcata, California makes 2-quart and 1-gallon air-locked ceramic crocks, in a variety of colors.
Miki Palchick Pottery Ceramic crocks, and small ceramic weights for use with mason jars, from a potter based in Philadelphia.
Mountain Feed and Farm Supply Supplier with equipment for many varied realms of fermentation, from cheesemaking to brewing, kimchi to salami.
Mudslide Stoneware Water-locked ceramic crocks made by potter Colin Dyck in Santa Fe, NM
New Eden Farm Finest Ferment Fermentation Products Tools for fermenting in jars.
NW Ferments NW Ferments sells starter cultures and fermentation supplies in Oregon
Oak Barrels Online 1-50 liter oak barrels.
Pickle Pushing No-Float Jar Packer Air air-locked jar fermentation system.
Robbie Heidinger
Sarah Kersten
SKS Bottle & Packaging Fermentation, homebrew, and canning packaging products.
SKS Bottle & Packaging Fermentation, homebrew, and canning packaging products.
Stone Creek Trading U.S. distributor of Polish crocks.
The Probiotic Jar Airlocked fermentation jars.
Wholesome Supplies Fermentation supply company in Australia.

Dairy Alternative ferments

Vegan Aged Camembert Cheese Detailed info on an aged vegan cheese from a blogger.

Dairy Ferments

A Campaign for Raw Milk The Weston A. Price Foundation's Milk project website features much nutritional and legal information, as well as sources for raw milk in the USA and around the world.
Como Conseguir Kefir A Spanish site with international listings of sources for water kefir grains, milk kefir grains, and kombucha mothers.
CULTURE: The Word On Cheese Magazine
Cultures for Health Kombucha, water kefir, yogurt, kefir, other milk cultures, tempeh starter, koji, and more
Dom Anfiteatro talks about kefir Dom is the internet king of kefir
Fankhauser's Cheese Page Posted by University of Cincinnati biology professor David B Fankhauser.
Farm-to-Consumer Legal Defense Fund Legal advocacy and legal defense for raw-milk producers and consumers.
Gem Cultures Kombucha, water kefir, kefir, and more
Glengarry Cheesemaking and Dairy Supply A Canadian source of cheesemaking equipment, cultures, and supplies.
How to Make Yogurt, A Step-by-Step Tutorial
Kefir Lady Source for kefir grains and kombucha mothers.
Kefirhood Search for kefir makers near you with grains to share
New England Cheesemaking Supply Company A US source of cheesemaking equipment, culture, and supplies.
Raw Milk Institute Mentors assist farmers in the production of safe raw milk.
Vegan Aged Camembert Cheese Detailed info on an aged vegan cheese from a blogger.
Yogurt Everyday How to make yogurt, recipes, links, and more from a yogurt lover named Jenna.
Yogurt Forever The Yogurt Encyclopaedia by Roberto Flora, translated by Fiammetta Cestaro.

Fermentation Art and Ideas

Fermentophone "Fermentophone is a multi-sensory installation in which an algorithmically generated musical composition is performed by living cultures of bacteria and yeast. "
Stories and Structures – New Connections An exhibition by Microscopy Australia comparing microscopy imagery with imagery of aboriginal Australians.
The Enlightenment Is the Booty: Slavs and Tatars Mousse Magazine conversation with pickle performers.

Fermentation: Education

Atelier JuJu Blog of baker Junko Mine
Bacteriosapiens Fermentation workshops and blog based in Austria
Crock and Jar Fermentation education and fermented vegetables in New York City
Edible Alchemy Foods Fermentation and other "playshops" in Chicago, IL.
Ferment Works Fermentation educators and authors Kirsten and Christopher Shockey offer classes, books, and a troubleshooting Q & A.
Fermentation Lecture in French Lecture by Tristan Landry in French at University of Sherbrooke in Quebec
Fermentationist Certification Program A ten-month program on fermentation and gut health, organized by healer, educator, and sauerkraut entrepreneur Summer Bock.
Fermented Fruits and Vegetables: A Global Perspective A publication of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
Firefly Kitchens Fermented vegetables made in Seattle, WA.
Help! Troubleshooting Fermented Vegetables Fermentation authors and educators Kirsten and Christopher Shockey's photo Q & A
History of Koji History of Koji - Grains and/or Soybeans Enrobed with a Mold Culture (300 BCE to 2012) by William Shurtleff and Akiko Aoyagi
Home Winemakers Manual Free book by Lum Eisenman
Kombucha Brewers International Kombucha Brewers International is a non profit trade association committed to promoting and protecting Kombucha Brewers around the world.
Kombucha Journal (by Gunther W. Frank) Detailed information on making kombucha and more, in 30 languages!
La Gavilana Herbs & Art Fermentation workshops in el Castillo, de la Fortuna, Alajuela, Costa Rica
La Semilla Colectivo Kombucha and fermentation education in Mexico.
Manfred Warmuth My goal is to empower people to grow half of their food in their back yard with as little effort as possible.
Microbial Foods "A scientific resource for producers, purveyors, and enthusiasts of artisan microbial foods...digesting the science of fermented foods"
Nordic Food Lab Research Blog Lots of great fermentation ideas, information, and insights (in English) from the research blog of the Nordic Food Lab in Copenhagen, Denmark.
Preserved PRESERVED is a kitchen shop & classroom focused on traditional methods of preserving in Oakland, CA.
Preserving Abundance Online Course Online course from Root Kitchen focused on reducing food waste through fermentation and preservation
Small World Rochester, NY collective producing fermented vegetables, miso, hot sauces, breads, and other foods.
Soil Biology Primer
The Joy of Home Winemaking Website of Terry Garey, autho of the book The Joy of Home Winemaking.
Tucan Vinegars Tucan Gourmet Vinegars is a cottage food operation based in Oakland, CA
Vegan and Vegetarian Events Calendar (US and Canada) Listing of Vegan and Vegetarian Events in the US and Canada
Winemaking Home Page Basics, glossary, Q & A, recipes, adn more, posted by enthusiast Jack Keller.

Fermentation: General Links

Angel Brand Spices, Herbs & Teas online source for Mauby Bark
Cultured/Fermented Foods Google Community This community is all about cultured and fermented foods and beverages. Share your successes and challenges. Learn how to make and incorporate these amazing foods into your life. It's fun, they're delicious and your body wil thank you! Also a learning com
Database on Microbial Traditional Knowledge of India Collected by Dr. S. Sekar of Bharathidasan University
Ferm Up Podcast and blog. "Your source for anything and everything fermented."
Fermentation Lecture in French Lecture by Tristan Landry in French at University of Sherbrooke in Quebec
Fermentations and Food Science in China A historical survey of fermentation practices in Chinese civilation.
Fermented Fruits and Vegetables: A Global Perspective A publication of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
Microbial Foods "A scientific resource for producers, purveyors, and enthusiasts of artisan microbial foods...digesting the science of fermented foods"
Ni cru ni cuit ("Neither raw nor cooked") Fermentation blog in French by Marie-Claire Frédéric, author of a book with the same name.
Nordic Food Lab Research Blog Lots of great fermentation ideas, information, and insights (in English) from the research blog of the Nordic Food Lab in Copenhagen, Denmark.
Structure, function and diversity of the healthy human microbiome Report from the Human Microbiome Project
The Fermentation Podcast Podcast and blog.
The Umami Hypothesis: We Need to Eat Microbes Great summary, full of hyperlinks, from the blog of psychology professor and fermentation enthusiast Seth Roberts.

Ferments: Small Scale Producers

Agricultured Fermented vegetables in Iowa.
Agua De Madre Water kefir beverages in London, UK.
Atina Foods Traditional Indian herbal jams, pickles and pastes, from Ayurvedic healing traditions, produced in Catskill, New York.
Barrio Brinery Fermented vegetables in Santa Fe, New Mexico
Barry's Tempeh Tempeh and tempeh burgers, made from soybeans as well as other ingredients, in New York City.
Bio-beet Organic Kvass Beet kvass in Perth, Western Australia
Blue Bus Cultured Foods Washington producer of sauerkraut and other seasonal ferments
Britt's Pickles Fermented vegetables made in oak barrels on Whidbey Island, WA and sold at Pike Place Market and other Seattle-area locations.
Crock and Jar Fermentation education and fermented vegetables in New York City
Culturalive Fermented vegetables from Salt Spring Island in British Columbia, Canada.
Cultured Pickle Shop Blog Detailed descriptions and exquisite photos of pickle experiments at Berkeley's Cultured Pickle Shop.
Ellen's Kimchi
Fab Ferments Fermented vegetables, kvass, kombucha, and more in Cincinnati, OH.
Fermaculture Fermented Foods Fermented vegetables in Brisbane, QLD, Australia.
FinAllie Ferments Fermented vegetables in West Townshend, VT.
Firefly Kitchens Fermented vegetables made in Seattle, WA.
Five Points Fermentation Company Vegetable ferments grown and made in Denver, Colorado.
Fizzeology Fermented vegetables in Viroqua, WI.
Grown in Brooklyn Tempeh in many variations in New York City.
Half Hill Farm Kombucha and medicinal mushroom extracts in Woodbury, TN.
Harvest Roots Alabama's First Legal Wild Fermentory
Hidden Pond Farm Sauerkrauts, Kombucha, Beet Kvass, KimChi, and fermented Ketchup and BBQ Sauce from Centerville, Indiana.
Hostal Hill Small diversified farm in West Stockbridge, MA producing fermented veggies and tempeh.
Iggy's Live & Cultured Foods Sauerkraut, hot sauce, and other vegetable ferments made on Bainbridge Island, WA.
Kehoe's Kitchen Fermented vegetables and other healthy delicacies in Brisbane, QLD, Australia.
Kitsa's Kitchen Cultured vegetables in Sydney, NSW Australia.
LA Brewery Kombucha brewed by Louise Avery in Suffolk, UK.
Lalibela Farm Tempeh Bowdoinham, ME farm producing tempeh from beans they grow.
London Fermentary Fermented vegetables, condiments, and water kefir made in London, UK.
Lost Art Cultured Foods Rhode Island's local producer of traditional fermented veggies
Michelle's Spicy Kimchi Kimchi from local ingredients made in the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont.
NYrture Food Natto made in New York City.
Prescription Foods Pittsburgh-based producers of kraut, kimchi, coconut yogurt and coconut kefir.
Red Dragon Organics Turmeric ginger elixir and classic ginger beer produced in New South Wales, Australia.
Short Mountain Cultures Tempheh, tempeh starter, and other ferments from Sandor's friends Hannah and John.
Small World Rochester, NY collective producing fermented vegetables, miso, hot sauces, breads, and other foods.
Sobremesa Small-batch ferments made with Vermont produce.
Sweet Farm Sauerkraut Farm grown and produced krauts and fermented sodas in Western Maryland.
The Brinery Stimulating Your Inner Economy
The Gefilteria Beet kvass and many other Eastern European delicacies in New York City.
Thull's Small batch ferments in Amsterdam.
Tickle’s Pickles Torshi, kimchi, and other styles of fermented vegetables produced in London, UK.
true ferments Made in Oakland, CA.
Vadasz Deli Kraut, kkimchi, pickles, and other ferments in London.
Valley Malt Hadley, Mass.
Vibrant Veggies
Wake Robin Fermented Foods Fermented vegetables in Cleveland, OH.
Wild Alive Ferments Fermented foods and condiments in Lawrence, Kansas.
Wild at Heart Fermented vegetables in Ojai, CA.
Wild Brine Fermented vegetables from Northern California.
Yesfolk Tonics Kombucha and water kefir made in Troy, NY.
Zymbiotics Live sauerkraut and kimchi from Wisconsin.

Grain Ferments

Artisan Bread Organic Naturally fermented breads, available by mail-order in the U.K.
Atelier JuJu Blog of baker Junko Mine
Betsy's Tempeh Foundation
Cold Mountain Koji A commercial brain of prepared koji, made in California.
Dan Lepard Baking Columnist for the UK's Guardian
Decadence by Hand Hand crafted wooden koji boxes and related accessories.
Go-En Koji, miso, amazake, and other Japanese ferments, produced in Maine.
Google Sourdough Group
Higuchi Moyashi Japanese Source of Koji Starters.
History of Koji History of Koji - Grains and/or Soybeans Enrobed with a Mold Culture (300 BCE to 2012) by William Shurtleff and Akiko Aoyagi
Science Direct: Rice Wines A collection of scientific journal articles related to rice-based alxoholic beverages. Lots of info!
Sourdough Daily
Sourdough FAQ Posted by fermentation enthusiast Brian Dixon.
Sourdough Home
Tempeh Online
The Fresh Loaf

Lightly Fermented Beverages

Bio-beet Organic Kvass Beet kvass in Perth, Western Australia
Dr. D's Water Kefir Water kefir soft drinks made in Denver, Colorado.
Experiments with Tibicos (Water Kefir)
Gem Cultures Kombucha, water kefir, kefir, and more
Happy Herbalist
House of Nubian Mauby Bark Online source for mauby bark
Red Dragon Organics Turmeric ginger elixir and classic ginger beer produced in New South Wales, Australia.
Sweet Farm Sauerkraut Farm grown and produced krauts and fermented sodas in Western Maryland.
The Ginger Beer Plant Ginger beer plant source
The Kefirshop (UK) Water kefir source
Yemoos Nourishing Cultures Kombucha, water kefir, kefir, and more

Lightly Fermented Beverages: Kombucha

Cultures for Health Kombucha, water kefir, yogurt, kefir, other milk cultures, tempeh starter, koji, and more
Gem Cultures Kombucha, water kefir, kefir, and more
Half Hill Farm Kombucha and medicinal mushroom extracts in Woodbury, TN.
Happy Herbalist
Kefir Lady Source for kefir grains and kombucha mothers.
Kombucha Brewers International Kombucha Brewers International is a non profit trade association committed to promoting and protecting Kombucha Brewers around the world.
Kombucha Brooklyn Source for kombucha mothers
Kombucha Exchange An international directory organized by Gunther W. Frank, in English and German.
Kombucha Journal (by Gunther W. Frank) Detailed information on making kombucha and more, in 30 languages!
Kombucha Kamp Kombucha, water kefir, kefir, and more
Kombucha Unveiled (by Colleen Allen) Kombucha FAQ, research, and links.
Kombutxa Artesanal Barcelona (Spain) kombucha maker.
La Semilla Colectivo Kombucha and fermentation education in Mexico.
The Kefir Shop UK Kombucha, water kefir, kefir, and more
Yemoos Nourishing Cultures Kombucha, water kefir, kefir, and more

Vegetable Ferments

Cultured Pickle Shop Blog Detailed descriptions and exquisite photos of pickle experiments at Berkeley's Cultured Pickle Shop.
Easy online Kimchi Recipe Easy fast kimchi recipe from theonlinegrill.com with great "infographic."
Fermented and acidified vegetable publications database Amazing compilation of research from the Food Science Research Unit of the U.S. Department of Agriculture: "Our mission is to develop improved processes for the preservation and utilization of vegetables, including cucumbers, sweet potatoes, peppers, and
Fermented Fruits and Vegetables: A Global Perspective A publication of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
Fermenting Vegetables with Sandor Katz YouTube video demonstration of sauerkraut making
Help! Troubleshooting Fermented Vegetables Fermentation authors and educators Kirsten and Christopher Shockey's photo Q & A
Joi Ito Nukamiso Guide Step-by-step guide to starting, using, and maintaining a nuka pot.
Kiseli Kupus: the Balkan hardcore pickle guide Info on fermenting whole heads of cabbage, Balkan-style.
Lactic Acid Fermentation of Edible Mushrooms Lactic Acid Fermentation of Edible Mushrooms: Tradition, Technology, Current State of Research: A Review
Lactic Acid Fermentation of Edible Mushrooms: Tradition, Technology, Current State of Research: A Review Journal article in Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety reviews the literature related to the use of lactic fermentation in the process of mushroom preservation.
Nukazuke: Japanese Rice Bran Pickles Thy Tran's recipe and clear descriptions for nukazuke from http://www.wanderingspoon.com/.
Sauerkraut: A Probiotic Superfood An academic study in the journal Functional Foods in Health and Disease2016; 6(8): 536-543.
The Seduction of Stink Fuchsia Dunlop explores the fermented delicacies of Shaoxing, China.
What Makes a Cucumber a Pickle? Video from Scientific American

Vinegar

Apple Cider Vinegar Benefits Posted by a Canadian vinegar enthusiast named Wayne. Includes vinegar-making information.
Fermented Fruits and Vegetables: A Global Perspective A publication of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
Tucan Vinegars Tucan Gourmet Vinegars is a cottage food operation based in Oakland, CA
Vinegar Connoisseurs International "The Grand Central Station for Vinegar Information" posted and maintained by Lawrence Diggs, author of "How to Make Vinegar"