Ginger Beer

Ginger beer is the original form of the non-alcoholic soda currently known as ginger ale. The nutritive qualities of ginger are well-known throughout indigenous cultures of the world.

Ingredients:

• 1 gallon water

• 1 ounce ginger root

• 1 pound sugar

• 2 ounces lemon juice

• yeast

• isinglass

Instructions:

1. Mix all of the ingredients and boil for 1 hour. Skim if necessary.

2. Cool the mixture to 70ºF then strain it into a fermenter and pitch the yeast.

3. Ferment for 1 week then rack to a secondary and continue fermentation until complete.

4. Prime, bottle and allow to condition for 1 month before drinking.

Alternate Recipe:

 Ingredients:

• 5 gallons water

• 2 ounces ginger

• 3 pounds malt extract

• 6 cups white sugar

• 1 tablespoon cream of tartar

• yeast and nutrient

Instructions:

1. Crush the ginger and boil it in 1 gallon of water for 1 hour.

2. Add the malt extract, sugar and cream of tartar and stir until dissolved.

3. Cool the mixture to 70ºF.

4. Strain into a fermenter, pitch the yeast and yeast nutrient and ferment for 1 week.

5. Prime, bottle and allow to condition for 3 weeks before drinking.