House of Ferments - Small Batches, Hand Crafted, Fermented Food and Beverages

House of Ferments is a small-batch, handcrafted fermented food and beverage producer based in the Bitterroot Valley and Missoula, Montana. Founded in 2016 by Erin Belmont and Matt Galiher, the company grew out of years of hobby fermenting and a deep passion for the art and culture of fermentation. Recognizing a local demand for high-quality fermented goods, the founders transitioned their passion into a regional food business committed to sourcing local and organic ingredients whenever possible.

The company specializes in a range of fermented products including kombucha, sauerkraut, kimchi, and seasonal small-batch vegetable ferments. Its kombucha is brewed using organic tea sourced from Lake Missoula Tea Company, combined with organic sugar and local or organic fruits, vegetables, and herbs. The sauerkraut lineup features multiple varieties, each fermented in stoneware crocks or stainless steel vessels and distinguished by unique spice blends and fermentation times. The kimchi is vegan-formulated — made without fish sauce or sugar — using napa cabbage, daikon radish, and a proprietary spice blend. Seasonal specialty ferments, such as fermented salad turnips, onions, radishes, and kohlrabi kraut, are produced in very limited quantities based on farm availability.

House of Ferments maintains close relationships with local farmers throughout the Missoula and Bitterroot Valley regions, sourcing vegetables harvested directly from these agricultural partners. This farm-to-jar model ensures ingredient freshness and reinforces the company's commitment to supporting the local food economy. All product decisions — from raw ingredients to packaging — prioritize local and regional suppliers.

The company distributes its products through multiple channels, including a broad network of over 25 retail and foodservice accounts across Montana and neighboring Idaho, farmers markets, wholesale arrangements, and online sales. Retail partners include natural food stores, breweries, taphouses, bistros, and specialty markets. Products are available under the House of Ferments brand and through wholesale for accounts seeking live, probiotic-rich fermented goods.

All products are crafted in small batches to preserve quality and authenticity, positioning House of Ferments as a premium regional producer within the natural and specialty food segment. The company's tagline — 'Always good, never the same' — reflects its artisan approach and the inherently dynamic nature of live fermentation.