Ginger Beer Recipe

Ginger Beer Preparation

1. 1

   Prepare the Ginger

   Peel and finely grate the fresh ginger root.

2. 2

   Make the Ginger Syrup

   In a saucepan, combine the grated ginger, sugar, and 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally until the sugar dissolves. Once boiling, remove from heat and let it steep for about 30 minutes.

3. 3

   Strain the Ginger Syrup

   After steeping, strain the ginger syrup through a fine mesh sieve into a large mixing bowl or pitcher, discarding the solids.

4. 4

   Combine Ingredients

   Add the remaining 2 cups of water, fresh lemon juice, and active dry yeast to the ginger syrup. Stir gently 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, depending on desired fizziness. Stir gently every 12 hours.

6. 6

   Bottle the Ginger Beer

   After fermentation, pour the ginger beer into clean bottles, leaving some space at the top. Seal the bottles tightly.

7. 7

   Chill and Serve

   Refrigerate the bottles for at least 4 hours before serving. Serve chilled, optionally garnished with lemon slices.