diy/ginger_beer.md

Homemade Ginger Beer

Ginger beer is a delish fermented beverage that will take care of your soft drink cravings. To make it, you need ginger syrup, _yeast and time.

Ginger Syrup

In a saucepan, mix

• 1 cup of white sugar
• 1/2 cup of water
• ~2 tbsp of grated ginger (peel before grating)

Heat over low-medium heat until the sugar is entirely dissolved, then let rest an hour.

Preparing the fermentation

Get yourself a large jar with an airlock (or be ready to burp your jars regularly during fermentation).

In your fermentation vessel, mix in 7-10 cups of water, the syrup you prepared, 2-3 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice and 1/8 tsp of active dry yeast.

Close up and let sit for at least three days. Make sure to store the jar in a dark, dry place.

You can sample your ginger beer every now and then after three days of fermentation, and when you are satisfied, bottle it and store it in the fridge (lasts at least one or two weeks).