Gosling’s Ginger Beer Recipe

Time2h

Serves6

Gosling's Ginger Beer is a refreshing, spicy beverage crafted with real ginger, perfect for mixing or enjoying on its own.

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Ingredients

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1
Prepare the Ginger Base
Peel and finely grate the fresh ginger root. In a medium saucepan, combine the grated ginger, sugar, and 4 cups of water. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring until the sugar completely dissolves.
2
Cool the Mixture
Once boiling, remove the saucepan from heat and allow the ginger-sugar mixture to cool to room temperature.
3
Add Yeast and Lemon Juice
Once cooled, stir in the fresh lemon juice and the active dry yeast. Mix well to combine.
4
Fermentation
Pour the mixture into a clean, sanitized glass or plastic container with an airlock. Allow the mixture to ferment at room temperature for 24 to 48 hours, until it becomes slightly fizzy.
5
Bottle the Ginger Beer
After fermentation, strain the mixture into bottles, leaving a little headspace at the top. Add carbonated water to each bottle to achieve desired fizziness.
6
Chill and Serve
Seal the bottles and refrigerate. Serve chilled over ice, garnished with a lemon slice if desired.