This fermented turmeric bug is simple to make and the perfect thing for making naturally fermented sodas. A turmeric bug is similar to a ginger bug but made with fresh turmeric root instead. With a gentle warming and subtly spicy flavor making for a lovely ferment, a turmeric bug is easy to make and perfect…
Fermented Soda
Ditch the unhealthy sugar-laden soda drinks and learn to brew naturally fermented sodas! We'll show you the basics from How to Make  a Wild Yeast Starter, Ginger Bug, or Turmeric Bug so you can make Fermented Turmeric Soda.
Then enjoy our seasonal fermented soda recipes made with everything from strawberries to sweet potatoes. You can even ferment sodas when the temperatures plummet with Winter Herb Kvass.
How to Make a Ginger Bug for Wild Fermented Sodas
Learn how to make a homemade ginger bug using a wild ferment. It’s a very easy beginner fermentation recipe, can be a base for all kinds of naturally fermented soda drinks, including traditional ginger beer. Here is everything you need to know about this traditionally fermented ginger starter for homemade natural sodas! Fermenting Ginger as…
Homemade Strawberry Rhubarb Soda (Naturally Fermented)
Have you ever wanted to make your own fermented soda? It’s easier than you think! This homemade strawberry rhubarb soda is naturally fermented using a ginger bug. It’s a delicious and refreshing springtime beverage! Using a Ginger Bug in Homemade Soda So, you’ve made a ginger bug. Now what the heck do you do with…
12 Best Books on Fermenting and Homebrewing
Fermenting is a great way to preserve foods and drinks in a delicious and fun way. Here are the 12 best books on fermenting and homebrewing. These books will give you a great start on how to make your own fermented veggies, kombucha, miso, tempeh, mead, and homebrew! Simple Mead Making eBook Before I get…
Fermented Root Beer: Homemade Soda Made With A Ginger Bug
{This post is sponsored by Mountain Rose Herbs} I wasn’t allowed to drink much soda pop growing up (thanks Mom!), but I did have the occasional root beer when we went out to eat. It was always my favorite with its distinctive flavor that was so different than the regular boring colas. Little did I…
Fermented Elderberry Soda with Ginger and Honey (Made with Wild Yeast)
Learn how to make this easy and delicious fermented elderberry soda with ginger and honey! It can be made with a wild yeast starter made with foraged elderberries, or a ginger bug. It’s the perfect natural soda for late summer and fall! Elderberry Season Elderberry season is always an exciting time. I love watching the…
Fermented Sweet Potato Kvass
Fermenting foods is one of my favorite pastimes, and I’ve been especially fond of naturally fermented sodas recently. This fermented turmeric soda I made recently really got me hooked! They are so easy to make and can be flavored any way you like, plus they are actually good for you. I had heard of sweet…
Naturally Fermented Turmeric Soda
Naturally fermented turmeric soda is a delicious and healthy way to enjoy the health benefits of turmeric. Turmeric soda is an easy natural soda recipe made using a ginger bug. It’s vibrant, healthy, and tastes delicious! Fermenting Turmeric for Soda You might remember a while back I made a turmeric bug, which is basically a…
How to Make a Wild Yeast Starter
Learn how to make a wild yeast starter for home brewing and natural sodas. This wild yeast starter is made using foraged juniper berries, and is very easy to make! Cultivating Wild Yeast for Brewing With all the mead and hard cider brewing that I’ve done, up until now I’ve never tried cultivating my own…
Winter Herb Kvass: Bubbly Fermented Herbal Drink
Winter is the perfect time to make this herb kvass! It’s a bubbly, fermented drink that is traditionally made with beets, but can be made with any vegetable that ferments well. This fermented probiotic beverage is a wonderful winter drink with tons of health benefits, and the perfect drink to make for the holiday season….
