Ginger Beer

Name: Ginger Beer
Total time: PT0D0H0M
Yield: makes FOUR 1-LITER BOTTLES
Ingredients: 1 1 ⁄ 4 lb. ginger, peeled and coarsely shredded; 16 cups filtered water; 3 cups sugar; 1 1 ⁄ 2 tsp. champagne yeast; 6 allspice berries; 6 whole cloves; 1 stick cinnamon; 3 tbsp. fresh lemon juice

Serves
makes FOUR 1-LITER BOTTLES

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Before brewing this spiced ginger soda, it is important to sanitize all tools and equipment. See this site for more information, and find champagne yeast and 1-liter EZ cap beer bottles at Midwest Supplies.

Ingredients

1 ¹⁄₄ lb. ginger, peeled and coarsely shredded
16 cups filtered water
3 cups sugar
1 ¹⁄₂ tsp. champagne yeast
6 allspice berries
6 whole cloves
1 stick cinnamon
3 tbsp. fresh lemon juice

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Instructions

Step 1

Bring ginger, filtered water, and sugar to a simmer in a 6-qt. saucepan over medium-low heat, and cook, stirring occasionally, until sugar is dissolved, 1–2 minutes. Stir in yeast, allspice, cloves, and cinnamon; drape a large kitchen towel over saucepan and let sit for 1 hour.

Step 2

Pour mixture through a cheesecloth-lined sieve set over a large sanitized bowl. With gloved hands, squeeze solids to extract as much liquid as possible; discard solids. Using a funnel, pour beer into four 1-liter EZ cap beer bottles, filling to within 1” of the top or lower. Close bottle with top and let sit in a dark cabinet at room temperature (ideally 70°–75°) for 48 hours. Chill ginger beer for 1 day before opening and serving.