Ginger Beer Recipe

Instructions

1. 1

   Prepare the Ginger

   Peel and finely grate the fresh ginger root. You should have about 1 cup of grated ginger.

2. 2

   Make the Ginger Syrup

   In a saucepan, combine grated ginger, sugar, and 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Reduce heat and let simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool.

3. 3

   Strain the Syrup

   Once cooled, strain the ginger syrup through a fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth into a large bowl or pitcher to remove the ginger pieces.

4. 4

   Combine Ingredients

   In the strained ginger syrup, add the remaining 2 cups of water, lemon juice, and active dry yeast. Stir well to combine.

5. 5

   Ferment the Mixture

   Cover the bowl or pitcher with a clean cloth and let it sit at room temperature for 24 to 48 hours. Make sure to check it regularly; it should start bubbling as fermentation occurs.

6. 6

   Bottle the Ginger Beer

   Once fermentation is complete, pour the mixture into clean bottles, leaving some space at the top. Seal the bottles tightly.

7. 7

   Refrigerate

   Refrigerate the bottles for at least 24 hours before consuming. This will help develop the flavor and carbonation.

8. 8

   Serve

   Serve chilled. Enjoy your homemade ginger beer!