How to Make a Ginger Bug for Naturally Fermented Sodas & Ginger Beers

Ginger beer starts with a ginger bug. In this video Erica from FarmSteady walks you through growing your own ginger bug so you can make ginger beer and naturally fermented sodas at home. Much like a sourdough starter you use the ginger bug to cultivate wild yeasts and jump start your fermented drinks.

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[voceval]

I have procrastinated doing a ginger buck cuz it seems so tedious and complicated. You made it so simple and so neatly, taking very little space and very little time. I greatly appreciate you inspiring me to do my first batch of ginger bug.

[BanditosofBacon]

After watching you use that microplane all I could think about was how much I wanted to make a kentucky great video as always Erica.

[ItsRyanTurley]

Thank you great video! When storing in the fridge, can you put a sealed lid on it? Will I need to burp it if not using often? Oh ya... new subscriber here!

[davidkosonen]

Would you ever add more water to the bug to make it last longer? Or would you just create a new one as you run out of usable liquid?

[crochetgottaloveit]

I'm ready to make my first ginger bug and your video is great! I'm going to sub to your channel shortly as well.
Yesterday I made homemade root beer with brewer's yeast but I got to wondering if I could use a ginger bug in it instead? Would this be possible?
Thanks much for making this video. ☺☺

[girlofcreativity]

That is good!! Just wondering, can you use ground ginger in place of fresh ginger?

[marcpetrunia]

So I made a ginger bug with a slightly different recipe, but followed your instructions today. The "other" recipe said that if know it was ready because it would get all bubbly, like it's carbonated ... Yet that hasn't happened. How important is that visual cue of my bug's readiness? Thanks, and great video!

[nishae]

Hello..love this does it have to be covered with cheese cloth ? Can I use the cap to the jar I’m using ?

[dianeb]

I live in a very humid climate and things tend to go bad quickly. I have a lot of fresh organic ginger I want to use to get this started but I'm wondering if I can freeze the rest and thaw and grate before I add in the future. Will that be ok to do?

[lorrainestokes]

Like your vid.
My last two ginger bug attempts had what looked like a scoby on top.
Never happened before.have any idea what is happening

[MovingU]

Volume measurements are abstract, care to share an accurate mass for the ingredients???

[kterhune]

Could I use cane sugar (it's all I have at t he e moment)? I'd love to make a strawberry lemonade type of soda with this!

[latifatbusari]

Hello, thanks for d video. can I use another type of sugar eg palm or coconut sugar, advise please

[kaaliakaalia]

Do we need to keep it in dark room or in the kitchen

[TheRealkciRsnurB]

Can honey be substituted for the sugar?
Thanks!

[AGENTARMES]

Should mine be bubbling after 5 days. I'm on days 5 now w zero luck in the bubblage dept.

[PhatBoyiee]

I tried making the gingerbug and the second and third day the ginger bug bubbled some but it just stopped bubbling. I used filtered water organic ginger and organic cane sugar. Any idea what could have happened? What does the gingerbug taste like when ready? Mine just tastes sweet.

[Zaza-pstn]

Hi, can I still use it if it formed some white molds or do I toss it away?

[kshitizmishra]

1 cup.water means ? Approx 1/2 L water?

[DeborahRose]

Ooh i forgot can you just chop ginger?