Northwoods Draft Ginger Beer Recipe

Time30m

Serves4

Non-alcoholic zippy ginger beer from Grand Traverse County

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Ingredients

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1
Prepare the Ginger
Peel and finely grate the fresh ginger root until you have about 1 cup.
2
Make the Ginger Base
In a large pot, combine the grated ginger, sugar, and water. Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring until the sugar is completely dissolved.
3
Add Lemon Juice
Once the mixture is boiling, remove it from heat and stir in the lemon juice. Allow the mixture to cool to room temperature.
4
Ferment (Optional)
If you prefer a fermented ginger beer, when the mixture is cool, sprinkle the yeast over the top and stir gently. Cover the pot with a cloth and let it sit at room temperature for 24 to 48 hours, depending on desired fizziness.
5
Strain and Bottle
After fermentation (if applicable), strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve into a clean container, discarding the solids.
6
Serve
To serve, mix the ginger beer concentrate with soda water in a glass. Adjust the ratio to taste, and enjoy your refreshing Northwoods Draft Ginger Beer!