Complete Fermenting Kit

This system works exceedingly well. I've cultured kraut with a very active strain in half gallon mason jars for about four years now. Before I bought these kits, blowouts that occurred when the culture went ballistic and the weights couldn't handle the pressure were not unusual. I have three sets of these and blowouts are a distant memory. The higher the pressure gets, the harder the springs push back. Awesomeness! The airlock lids are working great. I've had no problems at all with the valves. (I hand wash everything, no dishwasher.) The stainless steel lids go on and release like silk every time compared to those rusty rings. Cleanup is a breeze. Given their quality I don't anticipate I'll ever have to replace the springs or lids. I've gotten extra silicone lid seals and airlock valves, just in case. Total game changer for me. Not going back. Thanks Trellis + Co!

Item arrived exactly as described and works flawlessly. I'm currently using it to make apple scrap cider vinegar, and it's doing the job perfectly. Simple to use and very effective. I’m already planning to buy a second one for other fermenting projects. Highly recommend for anyone into DIY fermentation!

I had previously reported that I didn't receive these fantastic fermentation lids (better the the glass weighs and pickle pipe style).Someone in my family had put them in my fermentation closet for me.I got them, and I love them.I've been fermenting for years. These apply a constant pressure, keeping your stuff anarobic throughout the process.

Really 4.5 stars. I have two sets of these. The springs are excellent and the valves seem to work as they are supposed to. The lids are occasionally very difficult to fit on jars. The threads don’t alway catch. I have only lost one batch of sauerkraut to mold and that occurred with one of these lids. I don’t know if it was a valve issue, that I missed something while washing, or just something that happens. Overall they are good enough that I bought a second set after using the first.

I have just ordered and used my first set. One lid came with a broken silicone valve, and though I believe that more secure packaging would prevent this sort of thing from happening, the company did respond and has sent out a new set of three valves, though I've not received them yet.I am a former user of Pickle Pebbles and Pickle Pipes by Masontops. They served me well for a couple of years and then I discovered that the glass weights had cracked and actually chipped while being stored in a drawer, in the rubber secured box that they had come in! I contacted both Masontops and the seller on Amazon, Kitchen Essentials, and received absolutely NO REPLY from either of them, though it is clear that the composition of the glass in the Pickle Pebbles is now described as "soda lime", not lead free, as mine were. They have lost a customer!The Trellis & Company Stainless Steel kit makes a lot more sense to me now! And they're not going to leave chips of glass in my ferment, or rust from use. I love the way the spring really does continue to apply pressure to the ferment: both my sauerkraut and kimchi look perfect! I plan to buy another set, AND EXTRA VALVES, simply because the valves are definitely the weakest link in the set! But, OH how clever this system is! Wish I'd thought of it!

There are lots of ways to hold your fitment under your brine, but none are as safe and convenient as this product. We use 1 quart jars to do our ferments because of space - we don't have a lot of counter space. I looked at a lot of other options and finally decided on these - glad I did. We liked them so much that a couple of weeks after we bought them we went back on line to buy a second set - but imagine my dismay when I found that the price had taken a quite large jump. I looked around and did manage to find another set for the original price I had paid, so I purchased those and now we have a set of 6.Bottom line - they are a bit pricey, but IMHO they are worth it. And if your little silicone "burper" tops fail? They do sell replacements on their web site for a reasonable price.

I like the pickle helix, I used one and it works great for fermenting sauerkraut with a cabbage leaf to hold down tiny pieces. However, the box of the pickle helix was badly damaged and taped with clear tape, also the recipe booklet was missing.

I have done 8 different ferments with this product and the only problems I have had were because of me. Easy to use. Saw some reviews about rusting and was worried. I have hand washed with dawn dish soap with no signs of rust so far. Seals hold well and the valves on top are still holding strong. Plan on getting another set for next season.

These are perfect for fermenting! Really happy with the product.

Initially disappointed, the box was a plain box, it made me wonder if it was a genuine PickleHelix product. Couldn’t find jars to fit straight away. Made 1 jar of sauerkraut today and was pleased that the tops appear to be successful.

Love these so much. Used for making SO MUCH KRAUT.Only design flaw is the silicon valves. If you try remove them the sharp metal shears the tail and they don't work as well. Make sure you buy spares or don't touch them. they are kind of crucial!

Arrived quickly looks we'll made I'm putting it to the test now in a batch of sour crout

This is a great product. It works well. It is quite solid and made to last. The lids are a bit less solid and need to be used gently. Very happy with the design. The book that comes with the product is really sweet and almost made me forget about the price of the product in Canada; when you add the exchange rate, the shipping and the duty, it becomes cost prohibitive for Canadians—at least on my budget. I am very glad to have the one I ordered but can’t afford another. They need a Canadian distributor. I can highly recommend the product itself and wish I had more!!!