Which beverage is not classified as fermented?

Soda is not classified as fermented because it is typically produced through a process of carbonation rather than fermentation. Fermentation involves the conversion of sugars into alcohol or acids by yeasts or bacteria, which is the basis for beverages such as craft beer, kombucha, and wine.

Craft beer undergoes fermentation using yeast to convert sugars into alcohol, which contributes to its flavors and characteristics. Kombucha is a fermented tea beverage made by adding a symbiotic culture of bacteria and yeast (SCOBY) to sweetened tea, resulting in a tangy, effervescent drink. Wine is made through the fermentation of grapes, where yeast consumes the sugars in the fruit and produces alcohol.

In contrast, soda is generally created by dissolving carbon dioxide in sweetened water, which creates carbonation without the involvement of fermentation, making it distinctly different from the other options listed.