Homemade Ginger Beer

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Low Fod Map
Homemade Ginger Beer
45 min.
4
217kcal

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Are you ready to embark on a delightful home brewing adventure? This Homemade Ginger Beer recipe is not only refreshing but also incredibly easy to make, perfect for anyone who loves a fizzy, zesty beverage. Bursting with the invigorating flavor of fresh ginger, this drink is packed with a punch that will tickle your taste buds. Plus, it’s suitable for everyone; whether you’re vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, or simply looking for something unique, this recipe ticks all the boxes!

In just 45 minutes, you can create a delicious beverage that is not only a fantastic side dish to accompany your meals but can also stand alone as a thirst quencher on a hot day. The process involves some simple fermentation with active dry yeast, resulting in a naturally bubbling drink that rivals any store-bought soda. As a bonus, you control the sweetness, using just the right amount of sugar to match your preference.

Imagine the joy of serving your friends and family a homemade drink that they can’t find anywhere else! Not to mention, the satisfying feeling of making something entirely from scratch. Whether it’s a gathering, a picnic, or a cozy evening at home, this Homemade Ginger Beer will undoubtedly be a hit. So grab your ingredients and let’s get brewing!

Ingredients

  • 0.3 teaspoon yeast dry
  • 0.3 pound ginger peeled
  • 1.5 tablespoons juice of lemon fresh
  • cup sugar 
  • quarts water 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • sieve
  • funnel
  • microplane

Directions

  1. Grate enough ginger using Microplane to measure 3 1/2 tablespoons, then put in a fine-mesh sieve set over a bowl to collect juice, pressing on solids and then discarding.
  2. Place funnel in neck of bottle and pour in 3 tablespoons ginger juice (reserve any remaining for another use).
  3. Add sugar, lemon juice, yeast, and a pinch of salt.
  4. Fill bottle with water, leaving about 1 1/2 inches of space at top.
  5. Remove funnel and screw cap on tightly. Gently shake bottle to dissolve sugar.
  6. Let stand at room temperature until plastic feels hard and no longer indents when squeezed, 24 to 36 hours.
  7. Chill ginger beer until very cold.
  8. Ginger beer keeps, chilled, 1 week.

Nutrition Facts

Calories217kcal
Protein1.08%
Fat1.59%
Carbs97.33%

Properties

Glycemic Index
21.27
Glycemic Load
35.58
Inflammation Score
-2
Nutrition Score
1.8660869718246%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.27mg
Hesperetin
0.81mg
Naringenin
0.08mg
Quercetin
0.02mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:217.05kcal
10.85%
Fat:0.4g
0.62%
Saturated Fat:0.06g
0.39%
Carbohydrates:55.31g
18.44%
Net Carbohydrates:54.67g
19.88%
Sugar:50.52g
56.14%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:28mg
1.22%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:0.61g
1.23%
Copper:0.14mg
7.25%
Vitamin C:3.59mg
4.36%
Magnesium:17.36mg
4.34%
Potassium:126.3mg
3.61%
Manganese:0.07mg
3.41%
Vitamin B6:0.05mg
2.54%
Fiber:0.64g
2.54%
Folate:8.79µg
2.2%
Vitamin B1:0.03mg
1.99%
Calcium:19.63mg
1.96%
Vitamin B2:0.03mg
1.63%
Vitamin B3:0.3mg
1.48%
Iron:0.2mg
1.13%
Phosphorus:11.33mg
1.13%
Zinc:0.17mg
1.11%
Source:Epicurious