# Honeyed Fermented Sodas This Refreshing Fermented Soda Features Honey and Rhubarb By Rebecca Byers | Published 2015-05-26 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fermented-soda References: [imbibemagazine](http://imbibemagazine.com/drink-of-the-week-rhubarb-honey-soda/) This light and refreshing [fermented soda](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/remedy-sodaly) is a delicious and [health conscious summer beverage](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hip-pop-soda) option, especially for those aiming to steer clear of spirits. This rhubarb and honey soda recipe involves some unconventional ingredients and a bit of preparation, but it certainly seems worth it. The honey and rhubarb both serve as healthy sugar alternatives in this sweet recipe. In order to produce a rhubarb and honey soda, one must start by acquiring either a jar or sauerkraut or [kefir](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kif-and-co). Although both are not quite ingredients, both provide live cultures essential to the fermentation process. Since the fermentation process causes a natural effervescent reaction in the soda, it is recommended that it is consumed within one week of making it as to avoid a buildup of pressure. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 59% | Activity: 43% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Fermented Beverages:** Exploring the trend of fermenting beverages like soda using unconventional ingredients and health-conscious alternatives like honey and rhubarb. - **Healthy Sugar Alternatives:** The trend of using healthy sugar alternatives like honey and rhubarb in sweet recipes, offering a healthier option for consumers. - **DIY Fermentation:** The rising trend of DIY fermentation using ingredients like live cultures from sauerkraut or kefir to create unique and refreshing homemade beverages. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Beverage:** Opportunity for the beverage industry to innovate by introducing more fermented soda options with unconventional flavors and health-conscious ingredients. - **Health and Wellness:** The health and wellness industry can tap into the trend of using healthy sugar alternatives like honey and rhubarb, promoting them as natural substitutes for traditional sweeteners. - **Home Brewing:** The home brewing industry can capitalize on the trend of DIY fermentation by providing materials and resources for consumers to experiment with creating their own fermented beverages, like honeyed sodas. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Honey-Sweetened Soft Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hive-mind-honeyade.md) - [Naturally Sweetened Sodas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/naturally-sweetened-sodas.md) - [Naturally Fermented Kefir Sodas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fizzy-probiotic-drinks.md) - [Honey-Sweetened Sparkling Waters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/honey-pop.md) - [Non-Alcoholic Rhubarb Aperitifs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mother-root-rhubarb.md) - [Manuka Honey Sodas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manuka-honey-soda.md) - [Tart Rhubarb Kombuchas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rhubarb-kombucha.md) - [All-Natural Living Sodas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fhirst.md) - [Canned Kefir Sodas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kefir-sodas.md)