fermenters
Beer-making containers
Fermenters are vessels in which fermentation takes place—the biochemical process where microorganisms like yeast or bacteria convert sugars into alcohol, acids, or gases.
The term covers everything from small glass carboys used by homebrewers to massive stainless steel tanks in commercial breweries and pharmaceutical plants.
Fermenter also refers to a person who ferments: She's an avid fermenter of kombucha and kimchi.
Fermenting fungus
- bacteriaNucleus-free single-celled organisms
- lactobacillusAcid-producing beneficial bacterium
- saccharomycesBudding yeast genus
- acetobacterAcid-producing bacterial genus
cultures · wild yeast · starter · koji · mother · probiotics · strains · inoculation
Large protected bottles
- airlocksSealed compartments between atmospheres
- demijohnsLarge narrow-necked bottles
- crocksThick ceramic containers
- bucketsOpen-top carrying vessels
oak barrels · stainless steel · glass jars · lids · spigots · bungs · temperature control · sanitizing
Producers of fermented beverages
- winemakersGrape beverage producers
- hobbyistsRecreational pursuit enthusiasts
- artisansSkilled manual workers
- distillersAlcohol production professionals
yeast
Fermenting fungus
- bacteriaNucleus-free single-celled organisms
- lactobacillusAcid-producing beneficial bacterium
- saccharomycesBudding yeast genus
acetobacter · cultures · wild yeast · starter · koji · mother · probiotics · strains · inoculation · colony
carboys
Large protected bottles
- airlocksSealed compartments between atmospheres
- demijohnsLarge narrow-necked bottles
- crocksThick ceramic containers
buckets · oak barrels · stainless steel · glass jars · lids · spigots · bungs · temperature control · sanitizing · racking
brewers
Producers of fermented beverages
- winemakersGrape beverage producers
- hobbyistsRecreational pursuit enthusiasts
- artisansSkilled manual workers
distillers · cheesemakers · homesteaders · microbrewers · vintners
- Alcohol Makingbrewing, distilling, winemaking, distillery, brewery
- beverage workersbartenders, bartender, brewers, barkeep, distillers
- lab equipmentmicroscope, microscopes, beaker, beakers, test tube
- AnaerobesClostridium, Bifidobacterium, bifidobacteria
- industrial workersfactory workers, assembly workers, laborers, maintenance crews, maintenance crew
- distillingdistillation, distillery, distiller, pot still, distilleries
fermentersstorage tanks
Containers for bulk materials
holding tanks · sterilizers · reservoirs · pasteurizers · refrigeration units
fermenterspreservatives
Decay-preventing substances
sterilizers · pasteurizers · antimicrobials · sanitizers · inhibitors
fermenterssterilizers
Devices that eliminate microorganisms
pasteurizers · autoclaves · kilns · ovens · dryers
- fermented foodsEdibles processed by microorganisms
- fermented fishCured marine product
- fermented rice
- fermented vegetablesProduce preserved by bacterial culture
- fermented soybeansCultured soy preparation
- hindgut fermenterOrganism fermenting in posterior tract