GINGER BEER RECIPES

History of Ginger Beer

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Ginger beer is a carbonated soft drink that is flavored primarily with ginger, lemon, and sugar. It is rarely produced as an alcoholic beverage.

It originated in England in the mid-1700s and reached its peak of popularity in the early 1900s. The original recipe requires only ginger, sugar, and water, to which is added a gelatinous substance called “ginger beer plant” . Fermentation over a few days turns the mixture into ginger beer. Lemon may be added. A simple version of this recipe can be made at home today in which grated fresh ginger, sugar, a small amount of baker’s yeast, and (optionally) lemon juice is bottled in a 2 litre bottle. It is sealed at room temperature for a day or two before refrigerating.

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