Ferment Friend Heater with Thermostat Control

FERMENT FRIEND™ with THERMOSTAT

THE EASIEST, MOST POWERFUL HEATING SOLUTION FOR ANY FERMENT

Peace of mind, ease of use and stylish design are the biggest advantages of the FERMENT FRIEND™. This easy to use thermostat controlled unit allows the user to simply “set it and forget it” as the temperature is self-regulating. Each unit is made in the USA in accordance to the strictest safety standards, and is designed to remain below 110F/43C to prevent overheating. Keep your Kombucha, kefir, dough or other ferments that require warmer temps happy year round with just the touch of a button.

Once the target temperature is selected, the FERMENT FRIEND™ probe is placed between the strap and the exterior of the vessel, but not in contact with the heat mat itself. The unit maintains the target temperature within a degree of accuracy and is secured to the vessel with the included adjustable velcro strap (32″ long, up to 36″ stretched). Seamlessly integrate the all black heater and thermostat into any environment by mounting the unit with the enclosed velcro tabs.

Advice for heating a Kombucha brew properly…

The recommended temperature for Kombucha is 75 – 85 degrees, with the ideal temp being 78. If it brews at lower temperatures, one may experience a flatter, more “dirty” tasting Kombucha that lacks the apple-y sour bite of a delicious, properly brewed Kombucha. Allowing the brew to go for a longer time at lower temperatures (mid to upper 60’s) will help it grow more sour and should produce a safe, drinkable beverage over time. Attempting to ferment at lower than 64 degrees may produce a weaker beverage or may be susceptible to mold as the bacteria get “sleepy” and have a difficult time protecting themselves at the low temperature.

PRO LINE NOW AVAILABLE

By request, we have created a version of the heater with a larger heating surface capable of producing 2.5 times the power of our regular heaters. This 7″x27″ heating mat is identical to the original model except that the increased surface area makes it suitable for 5 gallon vessels, multiple smaller vessels, or for use on a regular 2.5 gallon vessel in very cold conditions. Check it out HERE