Homemade Ginger Beer

Elevate your refreshment game with this irresistible Homemade Ginger Beer recipe, an easy and satisfying way to craft your own naturally fizzy, zesty beverage right at home. Made with fresh ginger root, tangy lemon juice, and just a hint of active dry yeast, this recipe delivers a bold, spicy kick and perfect carbonation in every sip. With only 30 minutes of hands-on prep time and basic kitchen ingredients, you'll create a delightful ginger syrup that ferments into a refreshing drink bursting with natural flavor. Perfect for summer gatherings, cocktail mixers, or as a standalone treat, this DIY ginger beer is best served ice-cold with a garnish of lemon or lime. Skip the store-bought versions and enjoy the perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and spicy—all made in the comfort of your kitchen!

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 200 grams Fresh ginger root
• 150 grams Granulated sugar
• 1500 milliliters Water
• 100 milliliters Lemon juice
• 0.25 teaspoons Active dry yeast

Directions

Step 1

Peel and grate the fresh ginger root using a microplane or the fine side of a box grater.

Step 2

In a medium saucepan, combine the grated ginger, granulated sugar, and 500 milliliters of water.

Step 3

Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally until the sugar dissolves completely.

Step 4

Once boiling, reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 5 minutes to create a ginger syrup.

Step 5

Remove the saucepan from the heat and allow the syrup to cool to room temperature.

Step 6

Once cooled, strain the ginger syrup through a fine mesh sieve into a large bowl or a pitcher, pressing down to extract as much liquid as possible. Discard the ginger solids.

Step 7

Add the remaining 1000 milliliters of water and the lemon juice to the ginger syrup, stirring to combine.

Step 8

Sprinkle the active dry yeast over the surface of the ginger-lemon mixture and let it sit for about 5 minutes to hydrate the yeast.

Step 9

Stir the mixture to fully incorporate the yeast.

Step 10

Transfer the mixture into clean, sterilized plastic bottles, leaving at least an inch at the top for expansion during fermentation.

Step 11

Seal the bottles tightly and let them sit at room temperature away from direct sunlight for 24-48 hours, depending on the desired level of carbonation.

Step 12

Check the bottles periodically to ensure they are not over-carbonated. If they are firm to the touch, refrigerate them immediately to halt fermentation.

Step 13

Chill the ginger beer thoroughly in the refrigerator before serving.

Step 14

Serve the ginger beer over ice garnished with slices of lemon or lime as desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1972.4 grams (1972.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	756

Total Fat 1.90g	2%
Saturated Fat 0.40g	2%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 73mg	3%
Total Carbohydrate 193.20g	70%
Dietary Fiber 4.50g	16%
Total Sugars 155.90g
Protein 4.30g	9%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 130mg	10%
Iron 1mg	7%
Potassium 949mg	20%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 2.1%

Protein: 2.1%

Carbs: 95.8%