What's inside the fermentation journal
- Ferment Batch
- Batch Tracker
- Starter & Culture Care
- Feeding Log
- Ferment Recipe
- Ferments to Try
- Good Habits
- Notes
See every page
All 12 pages of the US Letter version, exactly as they print. Tap a page to see it larger.
- 1. Cover
- 2. This Journal Belongs To
- 3. Contents
- 4. Ferment Batch
- 5. Batch Tracker
- 6. Starter & Culture Care
- 7. Feeding Log
- 8. Ferment Recipe
- 9. Ferments to Try
- 10. Good Habits
- 11. Notes
- 12. Thank you page
Who this fermentation journal is for
This journal is for home fermenters making sauerkraut, kimchi, kombucha, kefir, pickles and other living foods and drinks. It suits beginners trying a first jar of kraut and enthusiasts keeping several cultures going at once. Fermentation depends on salt ratios, temperature and time, and careful batch notes help you repeat delicious results, look after starters properly and ferment safely with confidence.
How to use your fermentation journal
Record each batch on the batch log with ingredients, salt ratio, jar size and start date. Use the batch tracker to see everything fermenting at a glance and when to taste. Keep notes on starters and cultures like kombucha mothers or kefir grains, and log feedings. Save successful recipes and collect new ideas to try. Read the safety page before starting, and note signs of a healthy ferment versus one to discard.
Formats included
A4 PDF
For printing in most of the world (210 × 297 mm).
US Letter PDF
For printing in the US and Canada (8.5 × 11 in).
Digital PDF
Hyperlinked tabs for tablets and PDF annotation apps.
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Free downloadFermentation Journal questions
Can I track kombucha and kefir?
Yes. Other pages in the 12-page fermentation journal include "Ferment Batch", "Batch Tracker" and "Starter & Culture Care", so related notes stay together. Print the A4 or US Letter PDF as often as you need, or write in the digital version on a tablet.
Is there a safety page?
Yes. Other pages in the 12-page fermentation journal include "Ferment Batch", "Batch Tracker" and "Starter & Culture Care", so related notes stay together. Download it free, print only the pages you need and add more copies of any page later. Print the A4 or US Letter PDF as often as you need, or write in the digital version on a tablet.
Can I see all ferments at once?
Yes. Use the batch tracker. Look for the "Ferment Batch" and "Ferment Recipe" pages in the 12-page fermentation journal. Every page is undated, so you can start any day and reprint a page whenever it fills up. Download it free, print only the pages you need and add more copies of any page later.
Is the Fermentation Journal really free?
Yes, the Fermentation Journal is completely free for personal use. Download the 12-page PDF without an account or email address, print it at home as often as you like and share the page link with friends. FolarraStudio is free to use. In the future, a few clearly labeled ads may help keep it free.
What size is the Fermentation Journal?
The Fermentation Journal comes in A4 (210 x 297 mm) and US Letter (8.5 x 11 inches), plus a hyperlinked digital PDF for tablets. Choose the file that matches the paper in your printer and print at Actual size or 100%, so nothing is cut off. Both paper sizes have the same 12 pages.
