Homebrewed probiotic sodas are some of the easiest fermented drinks to make--and a great way for budding homebrewers to get started. Once you get the hang of a few basic rules, anyone can create expert-level soda drinks at home.
Just because it's easy, doesn't mean that there aren't pitfalls that beginner soda-makers, and experts alike, can fall victim to. Fermentation is a bit of an art as well as a science. Sometimes, a brew just doesn't work out despite our best efforts. It really truly happens to the best of us--all the time.
There are some basic pitfalls, however, that can be easily avoided with a little know-how. I made all of these mistakes (and then some) when I first started brewing probiotic sodas at home. Hopefully, this list helps you to avoid many of the same mistakes that I did. Enjoy!
