Goslings Ginger Beer Recipe
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Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
Flavor Enhancers
Method
Preparation of Base
- 1
Prepare the Ginger
Peel and finely chop the fresh ginger to release its juices.
- 2
Create Ginger Syrup
In a saucepan, combine the chopped ginger, granulated sugar, and 2 cups of water. Heat over medium heat, stirring until the sugar is completely dissolved. Allow the mixture to simmer for about 10 minutes, then remove from heat.
- 3
Strain the Syrup
Once cooled, strain the ginger syrup through a fine mesh sieve into a bowl or pitcher, discarding the ginger solids. Add the remaining 2 cups of water and lemon juice to the syrup, mixing well.
Fermentation Process
- 4
Activate the Yeast
In a small bowl, combine the active dry yeast with a few tablespoons of warm water (not hot). Let it sit for about 5 minutes until frothy.
- 5
Combine Mixture
Add the activated yeast to the ginger-lemon mixture, stirring gently to combine. Cover the mixture with a clean cloth and let it sit at room temperature for 24 hours to ferment.
Bottling
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Bottle the Ginger Beer
Using a funnel, pour the ginger beer mixture into the prepared bottles, leaving about an inch of headspace at the top. Add a few fresh mint leaves and a pinch of lime zest into each bottle for additional flavor.
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