Yes, you have to keep it in the refrigerator, just like you would with yogurt. It is a raw product and the refrigeration serves to slow down the fermentation process.

No, that is what makes our products unique - that complex, tangy flavor is from the all-natural lacto-fermentation process. We do, however, add vinegar post-pepper fermentation to our hot sauce.

Indefinitely, as long as it is in the refrigerator and the vegetables are fully under the brine. It’s like that age-old saying “If it’s in the brine, it’s fine! If it’s in the air, beware!” (David Klingenberger, 2010). Our krauts, kimchi, and pickles will only spoil if the vegetables are above the brine and make contact with air. Even so, whatever is under the brine is fine, just dispose of the spoiled layer. We do, however, offer “best-by” dates on all of our products to serve as a guide.

The Brinery products are all raw and have not been canned, pasteurized or heat processed in any way, therefore they come to you alive - beneficial bacteria ready to stimulate your inner economy! The fermentation process only slows when it is refrigerated, so what you are seeing when you open your jar is the natural process of fermentation occurring right before your eyes!

Just a little salt! Lactic bacteria is naturally occurring on the surface of all vegetables and is triggered into action by the salt brine.

Click here to access nutrition information & ingredients for our core product line.

Our vegetable ferments can be found in all Midwest Whole Foods locations, select Michigan Meijer locations, and more!

Click here for a list of stores - This list isn’t complete, but it highlights many of the locations where you can find our ferments!

Our tempeh products can be found at retail locations across Michigan! If you’re looking to buy our tempeh from your local Michigan grocer, try the following locations:

Agricole Farm Stop - Chelsea, MI

Arbor Farms Market - Ann Arbor, MI

Argus Farm Stop - Ann Arbor, MI

Bridge Street Market - Grand Rapids, MI

Harvest Health Foods - Grand Rapids, MI

Marquette Food Co-op - Marquette, MI

Natural Food Patch - Ferndale, MI

Oryana Food Co-op - Traverse City, MI

Western Market - Ferndale, MI

Zerbo's Health Foods - Livonia, MI

Zingerman's Deli - Ann Arbor, MI

Note: We are currently unable to ship our tempeh via the Online Store