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Discover how to make your own fermented hot sauce and classic sauerkraut in this hands-on two-hour workshop hosted by London’s award-winning Lazy Scientist. Take home your first ferment and the skills to become a fermentation pro!
Discover how to make your own fermented hot sauce and classic sauerkraut in this hands-on two-hour workshop hosted by London’s award-winning Lazy Scientist. Take home your first ferment and the skills to become a fermentation pro!
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Operated by London Beer Lab · London, England
easy.
2 hours.
No special fitness level required; suitable for anyone comfortable standing and working at a table
No prior experience is required; the workshop is designed for beginners and guides you step-by-step.
Bring two clean standard-size jars with screw lids (maximum 500 ml) to take your ferments home.
No, the workshop takes place upstairs without lift access, so it's not suitable for those requiring elevators.
Yes, you'll take home your fermenting hot sauce and sauerkraut in your jars to finish developing at home.
Participants should be at least 12 years old to join the workshop.
The workshop accommodates up to 10 people; for larger or private groups, contact the organizer directly.
Fermentation has been practiced since ancient times, with sauerkraut dating back to Roman times and hot sauces popularized globally through centuries of culinary exchange.
Fermentation is a sustainable food preservation method that reduces waste and supports local ingredient use in urban environments.
London Beer Lab is a London-based brewing and fermentation studio offering hands-on beer workshops, guided tastings and fermentation classes. Located in London, England, the business runs a variety of structured experiences designed for enthusiasts, groups and beginners. Sessions include a 4.5-hour Individual Beer Making and Tasting Workshop where participants collaborate with a small group to brew unique beer styles and sample a range of beers, and a group-focused Brew Your Own Beer experience that produces around 60 bottles of a personalized brew. The programme also features a 2-hour 10 Craft Beer Tasting and a 1.5–2 hour 10 Alcohol Free Craft Beers Tasting, both aimed at expanding knowledge of beer styles and flavour profiles. For those interested in fermentation beyond beer, the Hot Sauce & Sauerkraut Workshop is a two-hour hands-on class led by the Lazy Scientist and an award-winning chef, where participants create their first ferments to take home. Workshops are practical and guided, with clear step-by-step processes from mashing and boiling to bottling and tasting. Bookings include specific session durations and product takeaways where noted — for example, the Individual Beer Making and Tasting Workshop includes a £25 credit redeemable for beer or home brew. London Beer Lab's offerings provide a structured way to learn brewing techniques, taste a wide selection of beers, and make tangible, take-home products.
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