Fermentation 101

Name: Fermentation 101
Start: 2026-02-28T09:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-03-01T13:00:00-05:00
Location: 203 N 10th St

Schedule

Sat, 28 Feb, 2026 at 09:00 am to Sun, 01 Mar, 2026 at 01:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

203 N 10th St | Wilmington, NC

Learn to add depth of flavor and richer nutritional value to your cooking through this hands on introduction to fermentation at home.
About this Event

Fermentation 101
Over this two day course, unlock the ancient, transformative power of microbes at The Fermentary. Fermentation is a way to turn simple ingredients into complex, fizzy, and tangy masterpieces. In this hands-on session, we’ll move beyond the basics and show you how to harness "good bacteria" to elevate every meal.
Day 1 (9:00AM - 1:00PM): Introduction to Fermentation concepts, including fermented veggies (krauts), preservation (honey ferments), and backslopping (yogurt)
Day 2 (9:00 - 1:00PM): Learn how ferments develop, two-step fermented drinks (kefirs and kombucha), and all about SCOBYs
What We’ll Create Together:
The Crunch: Master the art of the perfect, probiotic-rich Sauerkraut.
The Fizz: Learn the secrets of Kombucha and perform a secondary ferment on Water Kefir to create custom carbonated flavors.
The Sweet: Craft a versatile Honey Syrup to brighten your beverages and dressings.
The Demo: Watch a live Yogurt-making demonstration and discover how to use "waste" products—like tasting a delicious loaf of bread baked with Acid Whey.
Why Join Us?
Boost Nutrition: Learn how fermentation makes vitamins and minerals more bioavailable and helps create a healthy gut microbiome
Deepen Flavor: Discover how to add "umami" and brightness to your dishes without fancy equipment.
Reduce Waste: Find out how to use every scrap and byproduct in your kitchen.
Pure Fun: It’s part science, part culinary art, and 100% delicious.