Fermentaholics

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Country: United States (US)
Founded: 2016
HQ: Clearwater, Florida, United States
Employees: <25

Indexes

Fermentation/Preserving

Overview

Fermentaholics supplies fermentation equipment, cultures, and ingredients for home production of kombucha, kefir, beer, wine, mead, pickles, and cheese. The company produces USDA Organic and OU Kosher certified kombucha and Jun starter cultures, targeting home fermentation enthusiasts. It maintains a niche position in the direct-to-consumer fermentation market with an online store.¹⁶

History

Fermentaholics was founded by Ruthie in 2016 and incorporated as an LLC on July 11, 2016. The company is headquartered in Clearwater, Florida. It has remained independent with no recorded acquisitions or major pivots.¹³

Product Lines

Product Line	Positioning	Price Range
Kombucha Cultures	Organic and Kosher certified starters	$10 - $25
Kefir Supplies	Grains and cultures for milk and water kefir	$15 - $30
Beer Brewing Kits	Ingredients and equipment for homebrewing	$20 - $100
Wine and Mead Supplies	Yeasts, nutrients, and fermenters	$10 - $50
Pickling and Fermented Vegetables	Cultures, crocks, and airlocks	$15 - $80
Cheese Making Kits	Rennet, cultures, and molds	$10 - $40

Manufacturing

Fermentaholics produces its USDA Organic and OU Kosher certified kombucha and Jun starter cultures in-house. Other supplies are sourced and offered through their Clearwater, Florida facility. Specific manufacturing locations for non-culture products are not detailed.¹⁶

Notable Products

Kombucha Starter Cultures - USDA Organic and OU Kosher certified SCOBYs for home brewing.
Jun Starter Cultures - Organic and Kosher certified starters for Jun fermentation.
Milk Kefir Grains - Live grains for producing milk kefir at home.
Water Kefir Grains - Grains for non-dairy water kefir fermentation.
Fermentation Crocks - Stoneware vessels with airlock systems for vegetables.

Reputation

Fermentaholics receives high customer ratings, averaging 4.95 from over 570 reviews, with most rating it excellent. Enthusiasts praise the quality of cultures and supplies for reliable fermentation results. No significant criticisms appear in available reviews; BBB profile shows recent file opening with no complaints noted.³⁵

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