Water Kefir Fermentation

Also known as: water kefir

A short fermentation with water-kefir grains -- a symbiotic culture of bacteria and yeasts -- that adds gentle effervescence, body, and a soft lactic creaminess without significant alcohol.

Category

Fermentation

How It Works

Water-kefir grains are fed a sugary infusion (often built around a botanical) and fermented briefly, producing a lightly sour, lightly sparkling liquid used as a blend's backbone.

Best For

Body, sweetness, and balance in non-alcoholic cuvees

Prepared Ingredients

Juniper Water Kefirfrom JuniperPink Peppercorn Water Kefirfrom Pink PeppercornGreen Peppercorn Water Kefirfrom Green PeppercornQuince Water Kefirfrom QuinceSmoked Lavender Kefirfrom Lavender

Used In

Sherbet DaydreamJuniperMURI x The Four HorsemenGreen PeppercornPassing CloudsQuinceKoji Rice Series 1Lavender