FermenTasmania

29/05/2026

We all know yeast and bacteria are essential for a good fermentation but did you know fungi can serve that function too? Come and learn more about shrooms with a week long festival celebrating mushrooms...fungi the festival in Launceston, starting tonight!

From a food trail and farm tours to workshops, forays, and fun artistic events, the festival offers the opportunity for locals and visitors to unearth their curiosity for a whole new kingdom.

21/05/2026

Come to see the journey of beverage startup 'Second Press' as they take a brand new product to market...their new Shrub.
The in Tasmania is alive and well with fermentHQ partnering with Enterprize!

What if your next networking event was also a masterclass, a product tasting, and a behind-the-scenes tour of one of Tasmania’s most exciting innovation…

17/05/2026

Learn to make SOFT CHEESES in YOUR OWN KITCHEN!
Join cheesemaker Tim Gadischke from Tasmanian Cheesery for a hands-on workshop exploring the techniques behind delicious fresh and soft cheeses. Tim will guide you step-by-step through the process, sharing the science behind cheesemaking while demonstrating techniques you can easily replicate at home. You'll learn how to transform milk into beautiful fresh cheeses from scratch using simple equipment and traditional methods.

When: June 6 11:00am-3:00pm
Where: FermentHQ
Cost $220

For more info and to book: go to
https://www.fermenthq.com.au/event-details/19scm-learn-the-craft-of-fresh-cheesemaking

13/05/2026

Learn to make SOFT CHEESES in YOUR OWN KITCHEN!
Join cheesemaker Tim Gadischke from Tasmanian Cheesery for a hands-on workshop exploring the techniques behind delicious fresh and soft cheeses. Tim will guide you step-by-step through the process, sharing the science behind cheesemaking while demonstrating techniques you can easily replicate at home. You'll learn how to transform milk into beautiful fresh cheeses from scratch using simple equipment and traditional methods.

When: June 6 11:00am-3:00pm
Where: FermentHQ
Cost $220

For more info and to book: go to www.fermenthq.com.au (link in bio)

13/05/2026

****LIMITED PLACES STILL AVAILABLE****
Learn how to make your own gluten free sourdough with the legendary Bread Architect Chris Stafferton. Tasty, crunchy sourdough. 100% gluten free!
If you missed him the last time now is your chance to book your seat.
Cost: $275
WHEN: May 23. 12:00 pm – 3:30 pm
WHERE: FermentHQ, 6 Synergy Court, Legana

To book: go to. fermenthq.com.au/workshops

13/05/2026

Exciting to see the new dates for agriCULTURED! xo

A new season. agriCULTURED returns this spring.

11/05/2026

If you haven't yet experienced the rich textures, deep flavours and umami of artisanal dairy-free fromage then this Thursday night is the perfect opportunity to treat your palate to something new! Artisa have long been proving that through fermentation, nuts can produce deep, meaty flavours with texture and complexity. Through slow culturing, careful ageing they have mastered the art of producing long-lasting, mouth-watering sensations that will impress.
Join us this Thursday evening 5:30-7:30 at Ferment HQ for a special masterclass and tasting with matching wines with the legendary Julie and Roger Martyn from Artisa. Cost: $80pp
There are limited places available so book now to make sure you don't miss out!
For more information and to book go to:
https://www.fermenthq.com.au/event-details/17dfc-dairy-free-cheese-tasting-and-masterclass

06/05/2026

YOUR UNWANTED LEMONS ARE WANTED!

Late season or early season or all-year rounders, if you’ve got unwanted lemons in your backyard (or front yard) WAITING TO BE RESCUED just go to the link below- and you’ll get Antoine and Lily from Pétrichor Pantry's eternal thanks and a FREE SAMPLE of their new product: 2ND PRESS BACKYARD LEMON SHRUB. They have done their small batch taste tests (to public acclaim – yay!) and now the shrub is sitting ready for lemons to complete the next fermentation stage. The end result? – a refreshing, effervescent, zingy and awesome prebiotic alcohol-free drink that’s 100% natural, full of goodness - and all made from rescued fruit from Lees Orchard (with more to come from Brady's Lookout Cider- thank you thank you thank you!)

And of course you’ll also get the bragging rights that you have made one small step for all of us towards a true circular economy in our own backyard!

To let them know about your unwanted lemons for rescue and tour free sample, or to find out more about Petrichor Pantry’s 2ND PRESS BACKYARD LEMON SHRUB go here:

👉👉👉 2ndpress.com.au

30/04/2026

********TICKETS ARE SELLING FAST*********
LEARN THE LIFE TIME SKILL of making your own perfect sourdough every time in your own kitchen. Learn to bake fail proof sourdough from starter to finished loaf with the legendary Natalie Moore. In this four hour workshop you’ll learn how to:

• How to create and maintain a sourdough starter
• Mixing, folding and fermentation techniques
• Shaping for structure and that signature rise
• Baking for flavour, texture and crust perfection

Tickets are strictly limited so get in while there are still places left!

When: THIS SUNDAY MAY 3 10am-2pm
Where: FermentHQ, 6 Synergy Court

Bookings: go to www.fermenthq.com.au

16/04/2026

SO YOU RECKON YOU'RE A FOODIE?
********* THIS FRIDAY NIGHT ONLY ************
Think you can tell the difference between cheeses 🧀, single origin Chocolate, and wines 🍷 or can smell all the ingredients from a gin?
BUT CAN you decode textures, aromas, and mystery ingredients like a true food scientist? Come taste, experiment, analyse and enjoy the night with your own slice of pizza and a drink from the bar as you play.
The Tassie branch of the Australian Institute of Food Science and Technology is hosting a food trivia night at Du Cane Brewing this Friday evening.
When
17 Apr 2026
5:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Location
Ducane. Map Room. 60 – 64 Elizabeth street, Launceston, Tasmania 7250
For more info:
https://aifst.asn.au/event-6627468