Frequently
Asked Fizz

If you’re wondering what Fermenteria is, how it’s made, or why it’s not kombucha—we’ve got answers, served bubbly.

Water Kefir is a fermented, naturally carbonated, probiotic beverage made with kefir grains called tibicos (probiotics), sugar, water & yeast. Herbs, botanicals, and fruit essences are use to create our lightly flavored sparkling creations!

The alcohol is created from specialty yeast pitched after the traditional first fermentation. Like fine wine-natural yeast, extra time and love naturally create a higher alcohol content.

Yes! The entire fermentation process is 100% natural, utilizing traditional fermentation methods. We use all of the freshest ingredients, organic where we can, to create an intentionally sourced, naturally made drink!

Known as an ancient longevity elixir, it most definitely is! Our water Kefir beverages contain 100 calories per can, 0 sugar and no artificial sweeteners, 100% naturally occurring enzymes, probiotics, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants that help replenish our gut’s biome, which aids in metabolism and strengthens our immune system. Pay attention and you’ll likely notice less of a hangover!

Sugar is the healthiest form of food for probiotics, but we don’t stop the fermentation until the kefir has gobbled it all up! The sugar is digested, broken down, and used by the yeast and probiotics to produce carbon dioxide (the fizz you love!), alcohol, and more probiotics & vitamins!

Our Water Kefir is handmade, batch by batch, by our incredible team of magical souls here in our beautiful brewery on the eastside of downtown San Antonio!

What is the difference between kombucha and water kefir?

Similar roots, different fizz.

Kombucha

  • Fermented, sweetened tea
  • Sour, vinegar flavor
  • Yeast byproduct
  • Digestive aid
  • Contains caffeine

Water Kefir

  • Fermented bacterial “crystals”
  • Sweet, light effervescent flavor
  • Lactic acid byproduct
  • General probiotic health
  • No caffeine