r/gingerbeer

I’m very nervous to start this is it still good ?

This is my first batch of real ginger beer, after two trial runs of sparkling iced tea. I used a strong ginger base with 1 cup of sugar and 1 cup of starter liquid, since I wanted to make sure it turned out fizzy and sweet. I fermented it just over 48 hours; the last two times I think I let it over-ferment so it turned out flat. Also made sure to leave as little headspace as possible this time.

The flavour is decent. It's got a kind of floral/fruity vibe with a strong fermented note - reminds me of pear and sherry.

I am pretty happy with how this turned out!

First batch of ginger beer! Just wondering if this is firm enough to go in the fridge. Thanks!

Hi All,

Just looking for a bit of first-timer help!

I’ve been feeding my first ever ginger bug for 5 days now. After the first couple of days I thought I saw some very small bubbles developing, but then nothing.

This morning there was what looked like a chunky white layer sat on the surface, and I’m not sure if it means my bug has gone mouldy or if it’s a normal part of the process. It doesn’t smell ‘off’ but still very gingery and a bit yeasty (although I may just be hoping that).

I’ve attached a pic from around day 2 and a couple from just now showing the layer sat on the top.

Does this look normal and should I persevere, or should I start again?

Thanks!