How to Make Fermented Drinks
Fizz, flavour, and friendly microbes—kombucha, water kefir, ginger beer, tepache, and more.
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Make delicious ferments and fearless food—with science you can trust.
I’m Carl Williams, author of practical, step-by-step guides to fermentation, pickling, curries, garlic, and chillies. Clear methods, safety-first, and tested at home.
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Fermentation For The Absolute Beginner
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Learn moreFree: Fermentation Safety Checklist (PDF)
Confident fermentation starts with safety. Grab my one-page checklist to avoid the most common mistakes—and get tastier results.
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Hi, I’m Carl 👋
I write practical, science-backed books that turn kitchen curiosity into confidence. My approach is simple: clear steps, safety first, delicious results.
- Hands-on instructions and helpful charts
- Beginner-friendly, no jargon
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