Fermentation Lab
AKA FermLab — Exploring fermentation as art, science and sustenance
The Fermentation Lab is based in the cellar of our 300 year old stone farmhouse. Here we explore fermentation as a nexus of art, science and everyday sustenance.
Fermented hot sauce, lactofermented vegetables from the garden, water and milk kefir, beer, elderflower and berry wine, kombucha and sourdough are always on the go — amongst other experiments.
Nanobrewing
We brew craft beer for our guests and volunteers. Our setup can produce batches of 120–400 x 50cl bottles. We also have dispensing and chilling equipment for 18L Cornelius kegs.
PIFcamp Workshops
Rizoma has delivered fermentation workshops at PIFcamp for six consecutive years (2018–2024).
Hack Your Microbiome Bar (2025)
Our popup fermentation bar at PIFcamp featuring water kefir, kombucha, wild yeast capture, and fermented vegetable production.
Pifmate Water Kefir
Water kefir edition — brewing probiotic kefir with local fruit and herbs.
Pink Pif Lemonade
Fermented pink lemonade with wild-captured yeasts.
Kombucha
SCOBY cultivation and kombucha brewing techniques.
Wild Yeast
Capturing and cultivating wild yeasts from local environments.
Tasting Session
Sampling the results — fermented drinks fresh from the bar.
Brewing Beer for Hackers
Introduction to brewing beer using open source tools and techniques. Participants learn the basics of all-grain brewing, yeast management, and fermentation science.
All-Grain Brewing
Hands-on introduction to the brewing process from grain to glass.
Open Source Tools
Using open source software and DIY equipment for brew monitoring.
Fermentation Science
Understanding yeast, temperature control, and fermentation dynamics.
Photos: Katja Goljat
Collaborations
We run popup bars for events in our network — like our HackYourMicrobiomeBar at PifCamp. If you're interested in collaborating, please email info@zavodrizoma.si with your expression of interest.
Workshops
If you are interested in a one-to-one workshop experience or would like to arrange a group workshop, please email info@zavodrizoma.si.
