Fermented Fire Hot Sauce Company

09/20/2026

Some days just work out perfectly. On a whim yesterday I checked to see if my old chemistry frat little brother was back in town amid his med school journey, and was treated to a great day in Falls Church selling hot sauce with one of my most genuinely supportive friends. We were even joined by yet another of our fellow nerds!

Only one nerd on shift today for the final day of the BeaverDamSunflowers sunflower fest. Only 3 bottles of Fight Milk left here! Both the festival and Hot Stuff are open until 5!

09/18/2026

SECOND WEEKEND OF THE BeaverDamSunflowers SUNFLOWER FEST! Gates open at 10am both Saturday and Sunday! (Note dogs are not allowed, Basil just gets to visit once a year during breakdown and cleanup 😃)

We will also be back to the Blacksburg Farmers Market and the Farmers Market At Ix this Saturday!

We are also back in Northern VA for the first time this fall at the The City of Falls Church 50th Falls Church Fest, 10-4 on Saturday.

Roanokers can always find us at Hot Stuff Friday through Sunday!

FIGHT MILK is limited in all locations, so get it while you can!

09/13/2026

Day 2 vibes! BeaverDamSunflowers and Hudson Valley W**e & Food Fest to close out the weekend. Hot Stuff open 12-8 for the townies!

No dogs here so here's see garlic vinegar from a dumpling place up here

09/12/2026

Big day today! Make sure to track down your bottle of Fight Milk so you can fight like a crow! First two images by DJ of HERD Ventures ! Here's where to find us:

BeaverDamSunflowers same spot as usual across from Sun & Spruce Soap (tomorrow too!)

Salem Farmers Market for Olde Salem Days

heartofvirginiafestival in Farmville

Hot Stuff 12-8p

And last but not least our first New York State event the Hudson Valley W**e & Food Fest booth A8! And afterwards you can find me at suarez family brewery again 🤣

This post's dog tax is Ben the sock eating, hat wearing weirdo and the music is a song found down the French synth-pop rabbit hole... It's been a weird week and that s**t is a jam

08/29/2026

Today is a GREAT DAY FOR TACOS!!! We are at Elmwood Park today for 2026 Taco Fest put on by SociaRae Inc and Huddle Up Moms so come on out for hot sauce and corn salsa and a full table of sample hot sauces to put on your tacos.

Oh and also, it is MFing NEW SAUCE DAY but quietly. Fight Milk makes it's sneaky debut today at the Taco Fest and at Hot Stuff 😎 Coconut Thai Curry inspired with fermented lemon starburst peppers, coconut cream powder, pepitas, rice vin and lemongrass extract. This sauce will help you to FIGHT LIKE A CROW! Limited supply, one case at each location for today!

Taco Fest: 11-5 Elmwood Park in Roanoke
Hot Stuff: 12-8 at 422 Salem Ave on the Golden Cactus Patio. Come grill the new guy a bit for us 🤣

08/06/2026

The return of our fan favorite vegan-friendly kimchi is upon us! Just took two buckets out of ferment and I've gotta say, this is the best batch of kimchi I have ever made. It's a bit spicier than the last couple of runs, but nothing over the top. Available later today at Hot Stuff and next weekend at the Blacksburg Farmers Market (Not available at Steppin Out this week, due to the heat and length of the day). Swipe for a picture of Kimchi the dog!

08/01/2026

Back at the Jersey Shore for the weekend! Anyone know what's on the other side..? Already explored the magic under the boardwalk.

07/07/2026

06/20/2026

NEW SAUCE DAY because what says Summer Solstice like a Thanksgiving inspired hot sauce?! Meet Hot Toboggan, officially on the table at all locations (website later today) for the first time today. A base of fermented red jalapenos and smoked super hot peppers (ghost and chocolate habs this round) meets cranberries, local maple syrup from Savage Acres, and some delicious bourbon from J.H. Bards Spirit Co. right here in Blacksburg. Its tangy, smoky, and has a great heat level to it.

Find us all day at Summer Solstice fest in Blacksburg, or at the Grandin LEAP market and Farmers Market At Ix in cville til noon!

06/16/2026

"The Gang Goes To The Jersey Shore... To Sell Hot Sauce"

The Fermented Fire crew had a great time this weekend at the Jersey Shore. When our festival didn't pan out how we wanted it to, we decided to take the next day to introduce ourselves to some of the local shops, and ended up leaving a good bit of sauce on the shelves of our two newest retailers: Moondog Market in Belmar and The Flying Pig Market in Asbury Park! If you met us this weekend or last month up there, be sure to pop in to both of these great spots to find us and support your local mom and pop shop.

Incredibly thankful for a supportive partner and family, who all played their part in pivoting after a rough start to the weekend.

As always, scroll for dogs. No babies consumed hot sauce in the making of this post!

One more shout-out to Cookman Creamery for the best non-dairy ice cream we've ever had. Went all three nights, which will surprise nobody who knows how much I love ice cream, but it was just that good!