Don’t try this at home! Fermentation is alive — literally. The popping, fizzing, and sometimes explosive reactions you see here happen because the wild yeasts and bacteria in your ferments are munching away on sugars and releasing gases. When they’re sealed in an airtight bottle, that gas has nowhere to go… until it forces its way out! Why burping matters: Burping means quickly opening the lid to release pressure, and it’s essential to avoid gas buildup, especially in warmer environments, where