Homemade ginger beer
Craft refreshing homemade ginger beer with just four ingredients: sugar, fresh ginger, yeast, and lemon. This easy recipe is perfect for a zesty, fizzy drink that’s both delicious and natural. Make your own ginger beer at home in no time!
- 30 May 2024
- Cook time 0 min
- Prep time 370 min
- 8 Servings
- 4 Ingredients
{'title': 'Homemade Ginger Beer', 'description': 'Homemade ginger beer is a refreshing, spicy beverage that you can easily make at home with just a few ingredients. This natural drink has a delightful kick from the ginger, balanced with the sweetness of sugar and the tanginess of lemon.'}
Ingredients:
Instructions:
- Peel the ginger and finely grate or mince it.
- Zest the lemon first, taking care to avoid the bitter white pith, then cut the lemon in half and juice it.
- In a clean, large bottle or jug, add the grated ginger, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
3. Dissolve the Sugar:
- Pour about 1 cup of warm water (not hot, about body temperature) into the bottle or jug.
- Add the 3/4 cup sugar to the liquid and stir or shake well until the sugar is completely dissolved.
- Add the 1 tsp of active dry yeast to the mixture, stirring or shaking gently to combine.
- Pour in the remaining water (approximately 3 cups), making sure you leave some headspace at the top of the bottle or jug to accommodate fermentation gases.
- Seal the bottle or jug tightly and let it sit at room temperature for about 24-48 hours, away from direct sunlight.
- Check periodically to ensure pressure isn’t building up excessively. You may "burp" the bottle to release pressure by loosening the cap slightly and then resealing it.
- After fermentation, use a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth to filter out the ginger pieces and lemon zest.
- Transfer the ginger beer into clean, sealable bottles. It's recommended to use swing-top bottles or plastic bottles suitable for carbonation. If using plastic bottles, ensure the caps are screwed on tightly.
- Allow the bottled ginger beer to sit at room temperature for an additional 12-24 hours to build up carbonation (if using glass bottles, reduce this time to avoid bursting).
- Once carbonation is achieved to your liking, refrigerate the bottles. This will slow down the fermentation process and the ginger beer will be ready to drink.
- Chill well before serving.
- Open carefully as the carbonation may cause pressure.
- Pour into a glass over ice and enjoy your homemade ginger beer!
Tips:
- Use fresh ginger for the best flavor. You can grate it finely to extract more of its essence.
- Ensure that the water you add to the mixture is lukewarm, around 20-25°C (68-77°F), to activate the yeast without killing it.
- Seal your fermentation bottle tightly but check occasionally to release built-up pressure—this prevents the bottle from bursting.
- Let the ginger beer ferment for 24-48 hours depending on how strong you want the flavors. The longer you let it ferment, the stronger the taste.
- Always refrigerate the ginger beer after fermentation to halt the fermentation process and enjoy it chilled.
{'summary': 'Making your own ginger beer at home is not only fun but also allows you to control the sweetness and spiciness of the drink. With just a handful of ingredients and a bit of patience, you can enjoy this zesty and refreshing beverage. Follow the tips to perfect your homemade ginger beer, and toast to a delightful, homemade treat!'}
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Serving Size | 36 grams |
| Energy | |
| Calories 90kcal | 3% |
| Protein | |
| Protein 0.57g | 0% |
| Carbohydrates | |
| Carbohydrates 22g | 6% |
| Fiber 0.81g | 2% |
| Sugar 20g | 19% |
| Fat | |
| Fat 0.23g | 0% |
| Saturated 0.06g | 0% |
| Cholesterol 0.00mg | - |
| Vitamins | |
| Vitamin A 0.17ug | 0% |
| Choline 1.66mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 0.07mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 0.03mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 0.45mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 0.03mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B9 16ug | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 0.00ug | 0% |
| Vitamin C 7mg | 8% |
| Vitamin E 0.02mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K 0.02ug | 0% |
| Minerals | |
| Calcium, Ca 6mg | 0% |
| Copper, Cu 0.02mg | 0% |
| Iron, Fe 0.48mg | 4% |
| Magnesium, Mg 5mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus, P 9mg | 1% |
| Potassium, K 50mg | 1% |
| Selenium, Se 1.26ug | 2% |
| Sodium, Na 1.28mg | 0% |
| Zinc, Zn 0.13mg | 1% |
| Water | |
| Water 12g | - |
| * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2500 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. | |
More recipes
Watermelon lime cooler
Cool down with this easy-to-make, hydrating beverage that is sure to delight your taste buds.
24 Apr 2024