Wild Drinks by Sharon Flynn | Fermentation & Small-Batch Brewing Guide

Step into the magical world of fermentation with Wild Drinks, the ultimate guide to brewing, infusing, and fermentingunique and nutritious beverages. Written by fermentation expert Sharon Flynn and beautifully illustrated by Samuel Goldsmith, this book is perfect for anyone curious about crafting small-batch drinks like mead, kombucha, cider, and kvass.

Featuring over 60 recipes across six chapters, Wild Drinks teaches you the basics of wild fermentation and the essential tools needed to begin your brewing journey. You’ll explore a rich array of drink recipes, including:

• Grain-based brews like doburoku (farmhouse sake), wild beer, and kvass
• Classic favourites like wild apple cider, country wine, and wild soda
• Fermented favourites like kombucha, water kefir, and ginger beer
• Infusions and flavour boosters like shrubs, syrups, and fruit vinegars

The book also offers practical tips on sustainable fermentation, showing how to use fermentation byproducts in delicious dishes like kimchi pancakes, nettle risotto, and Basque cider chicken.

Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced fermenter, Wild Drinks provides fascinating historical insights and step-by-step instructions to help you master the art of fermentation. This book makes a thoughtful gift for anyone passionate about homemade drinks, natural living, or culinary traditions.