How to Make: GINGER BEER

Correction: I misspoke when I said organic doesn't have any pesticides. Thank you for the correction!

Learn how to make Ginger Beer at home! This homemade ginger beer recipe is made using a ginger bug and not made with yeast. All you need is ginger, sugar, and water! If you have never brewed before this is the perfect beginner fermentation beverage to get you started. Don't buy ginger beer ever again!

Stay tuned to the end of the video where I will show a ginger beer cocktail!

TheBruSho is your guide to make home brewing simplified. From beginner lessons to tip and tricks to equipment breakdowns, all to give you the confidence to brew your first beer and beyond. Together we will see what shortcuts can be taken to make the brew day easier and get a fermented beverage in your glass faster.

RECIPE for 1L (33.8oz):
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GINGER BUG:
250ml (~1 cup) Water
-10g Chopped Ginger
-10g Sugar

Repeat feedings daily until ginger bug begins to foam
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GINGER BEER:
-1L (~4 cups) Water
-30g Ginger
-100g Sugar (more or less depending on preferred sweetness)
Steep for 5 mins, once cooled add:
50mL* Strained Ginger Bug liquid
*(I said grams in vid but meant mL)
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Ferment in Bottle @ ~69ºF (20.5ºC) for 3 days
Chill in Fridge
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ABV: ~1%
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Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:32 Ginger Beer Explained
1:05 Ginger Bug Recipe
2:26 Making Ginger Beer
3:18 Ginger Bug Storage
3:47 Tasting
4:16 Cocktail

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[HungLikeScrat]

We made a 14% ABV ginger beer on 04/29 and let it ferment for exactly 2 months. We spiced it with cinnamon, allspice berries, cloves, peppercorns, and a habanero. Turned out amazing.

[snknbshow]

Try using turmeric instead of ginger for the bug and ginger for for the 2nd ferment. It adds a unique bottom yet maintaining the bright ginger tang.

[AlbeeSoaring]

Just finished my first batch of Ginger beer and WOW. So good. I changed your recipe up a bit and used honey instead of sugar. Its so good and it was insanely easy. My son and I are going to do a rootbeer with the ginger bug and then a blueberry soda with my daughter with it. Thanks for the great videos.

[hjorleifurgujonsson]

Thanks for the recipe, it’s awesome. I do like mine stronger so I modified mine a little. 40 g of ginger before the simmering and extra 10g (50g total) just after the pot leaves the stovetop to slowly cool down(IPA dry hop style😂). I also add the juice from a small lemon or half a large one with the second batch. You get a whole range of ginger flavour, full yet citrusy and spicy. The store bought stuff doesn’t stand a chance.

[baglmonstr]

Hey headsup, everyone: can vouch, this is the perfect ratio for 1 litre of ginger beer. If you want to use up all of the ginger bug, 1 cup / 250 ml is more than enough for 4 litres of ginger beer.

Thanks for putting measurements in both metric and imperial (is that what they're called? Not sure, we haven't used those in decades lol).

Don't forget to burp the bottle(s).


ps Cute doggo!

[mahimainduwara]

Me for no freaking reason at 3.00 am watching this.

[raifzanouff]

Thanks Trent for this video! After numerous attempts in the past, I followed your recipe as closest possible and was successful, not to mention the best batch of Ginger beer I've ever tasted. Keep up the amazing work!

[HighVibesKiwiNZ]

My mum used to make the best ginger beer..She used to put 2 sultanas in it before sealing they would go to the bottom..and we had to wait until the sultanas came to the top of the bottle and this told us all it was ready..And then we would fight over the juicy swollen tasty fruit..I hope this is of help to know when ready to drink.😂

[Juzemilija]

A great new addition to all my other bugs, starters and mushrooms!

[TheBruSho]

*Correction: I said organic has no pesticides, but I misspoke as many of you have pointed out! Thank you!

[simonp]

I make my ginger beer with dried yeast and add sugar for 5% alc. I ferment it in a fermenting jar and after sugar is used up I put it in bottles and add 6g/L for carbonation :)

I use 60g ginger per Liter so it gets very spicy :D I also add lemon Juice for better Taste and erythrose for some sweet taste (wont get fermented by the yeast)

[emmsue]

My Gran made this all the time, She had no "fancy" jars or bottles though, we are lucky now! Thank you so much for posting. I was not sure of quantities!! Delicious & so good for you.

[begingardener]

THANK YOU FOR A SIMPLE & EASY RECIPE!

[royallan]

Nice quick easy video, thanks for your efforts

[yeongjunchoi]

영상 공유해주셔서 감사합니다! 잘 만들어볼게요! From South Korea

[jimjones]

Very nicely done sir! Easy to follow, very explanatory and concise. Also well done on the editing!

[geir.mathello]

Nice
You must have a good Christmas and a happy New Year.
Cheers from Norway

[DeonKlopper]

Thanks for the recipe! Trying this out at the moment!👍

[RavenWhiteone]

I'm really learn a lot new thing about brewing from your videos, thank you and keep it up!

[Betaverso]

Hi! My ginger bug stop bubblin after the third day..and no foam on top..is it working normally or i have to restart?
And...to keep going the bug...when should i refill water? Theres a kind of ratio depending the amount of old ginger already in jar?