Ginger Beer

I loooove Ginger Beer, especially the versions with extra ginger. I don't buy it often b/c of the high sugar content, but thought I would try making my own.  I've been curious about fermenting with yeast since I made Sugar Free Ginger Ale a while back. It was basically a ginger syrup that you add to carbonated water.  It was okay, but I wanted a lot more 'zing' to make my taste buds sing. Haha. I made a rhyme. (a dumb one, but still...)  I decided this was the week to give it a try.  I used this recipe from Morsels of Life.

Ingredients - 

• 2 tablespoons ginger, grated or minced (I used 3 T. peeled, diced ginger root)
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 1/8 teaspoon yeast 
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 liter water

Directions - 

1. Combine all materials except water into a bottle. (I used an old plastic soda bottle.)
2. Add water, leaving about a two inch headspace, and seal bottle tightly.
3. Shake until sugar dissolved.
4. Leave at room temperature for a day or two.
5. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Open the bottle slowly and carefully!

ahhhhh, refreshing :)

Verdict - This is good, but I am going to really increase the ginger next time to give it that extra spiciness that I love.  And I was fascinated by the carbonation that was produced! I'm such a nerd.  My kids were not nearly as entertained by making the ginger beer as I was.  I will be making more ASAP!