And it’s going to be healthier than the store-bought version, because that’s the way we roll. Types of Homemade Ginger Beer Recipes: Mixer: Some ginger beers are sold exclusively as mixers. These beers tend to be less sweet and more carbonated than ginger beers sold as spicy sodas .

Taste - Definitely has that fake after taste that most diet drinks have. The kind that stays on your tongue. No overwhelming ginger flavor. Ginger is a root and has been used as a natural remedy for upset stomach and nausea across many civilizations for hundreds of years. Sugar Content - 8 grams sugar - sweet but not overwhelming. Probably a 6/10 on the level of sweetness. What were the rules for our ginger beer contest? We evaluated each brand for Color, Taste, Bubbles, Sugar, and Smell. In between tastings our palates were cleansed with sparkling water. Health Benefits of Ginger Calories and sugar: On average, an eight-ounce serving of ginger beer contains less than 120 calories. However, the more sugar a bottle or can of ginger beer contains, the higher the product's calorie content will be. As you might expect, higher sugar content in ginger beer tends to result in a sweeter taste.After 24 hours, you will notice yeast colonies on top of the liquid and settled at the bottom. This is normal! Carbonation: Certain ginger beers are crafted with carbonation in mind. These beers tend to stay fizzier longer than others. Real talk: Though ginger root has all kinds of health benefits, ginger beer is basically just regular old soda . That being said, there are some types of ginger beer that are better for you than others.

I don’t personally have experience with either one so can’t offer advice on how much to use or how to employ it, but if you’re interested in stepping up your brew, they are worth looking into! Ginger beers that use real ginger are often cloudy, or may even have chunks of ginger in them. This is a good thing: Filtering would reduce the level of spicy flavor. When serving a cloudy ginger beer, pour slowly, especially toward the end of the bottle, to leave the sediment behind. Clearer products typically have a less intense flavor, more like a ginger ale, but spice level varies from brand to brand. Once the ginger beer has finished its few-day brewing process, store it in the refrigerator for 10 days, or up to 1 month when left untouched. Sweeteners and preservatives: If you want a mostly natural ginger beer, options are available that contain no artificial sweeteners or preservatives.It still has health benefits from the yeast, but because it is not fermented for as long as the authentic version, it isn’t as probiotic-rich. Is There Any Alcohol in Ginger Beer? Some people add brewer’s yeast (beer yeast) or champagne yeast to this recipe to boost the activity and alcohol content. While I was writing my cookbook, Delicious Probiotic Drinks, I had a great deal of fun with the ginger beer section – for me the challenge of making authentic ginger beer was even more interesting than brewing the perfect batch of kombucha. If you choose to bottle the ginger beer in glass bottles, allow the ginger beer to lose much of its fizz prior to bottling, as it will continue to carbonate in the bottles.

Zevia uses stevia to sweeten this ginger beer and make it zero calories. I'm typically not a fan of zero calorie diet drinks as I think they taste so odd. And this was a perfect example of that. It's just so cloyingly sweet and that sweetness just doesn't leave your mouth. Perhaps if you're low carb or keto and this is your only option, go for it. But definitely not our favorite when it comes to overall taste. Another downside is there is no real ginger in this - just flavoring. Depending on the time of year and the room temperature, the brew may take more or less time to ferment. If the room is particularly cool, it could take an extra day or two to finish fermenting, whereas if it very warm, it could take less than 48 hours. How to Make Sweeter, Spicier Ginger Beer: Studies show fresh ginger prevents and fights several types of cancer cells including breast, colon, ovarian, prostate, and lung cancer. Ingredients - CARBONATED WATER, ORGANIC SUGAR, ORGANICGINGERJUICE, ORGANICGINGEREXTRACT, TARTARIC ACID, NATURAL FLAVORS. Pour this strain mixture into a clean 2-liter plastic bottle. Empty soda water bottles work perfectly, and you can also use 2 one-liter bottles. Do not fill up the bottles all the way because the fermentation will yield carbon dioxide.

I have also heard some people use sourdough starter to make ginger beer, but I have no experience with this either. Health Benefits of Ginger Beer: Fresh lime juice - Bottled is convenient, but bottled lime juice always has this bitter, funky taste which is definitely not what you want! The drink becomes very pressurized and fizzy, so skipping this step could result in a ginger beer bottle explosion. True story. The yeast consumes the sugar as it reproduces, which means that while the finished product tastes sweet, it is actually very low in sugar. Plus, it contains so much delicious ginger flavor! Which Type of Ginger Beer To Make: The longer you allow the brew to ferment, the more sugar will be metabolized by the yeast, resulting in a less sweet, drier beverage.