Reed's Ginger Beer Recipe

Time2h

Serves6

Make Reed's Ginger Beer Recipe in just 2h . Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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1
Prepare the Ginger
Peel and finely grate the fresh ginger root. You should have about 1 cup of grated ginger.
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 until the sugar has dissolved. Once boiling, reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from heat and let it cool.
3
Combine Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ginger syrup (strained to remove ginger pieces), remaining 2 cups of water, lemon juice, lemon zest, and active dry yeast. Stir well to combine.
4
Fermentation
Transfer the mixture to a clean glass jar or fermentation vessel. Cover the jar with a clean cloth and secure it with a rubber band. Let it sit at room temperature for 24-48 hours, until it's bubbly and has a slight tangy smell.
5
Bottling
Once fermented, carefully pour the ginger beer into clean bottles, leaving some space at the top. Seal the bottles tightly.
6
Refrigeration
Refrigerate the bottles for at least 24 hours to halt fermentation. This will also allow the flavors to meld.
7
Serve
Serve chilled over ice, and enjoy your homemade Reed's Ginger Beer!