Spook Posted November 8, 2013 Report Share Posted November 8, 2013 Thought I'd share my beer recepie with you all -- it's great now it's getting colder! 2KG of shredded ginger root3-4KG of white sugarWine yeastCream of Tarter 1/2 a teaspoon12 Splender sweetner tablets1) Shred the ginger skin and all and put it in a large saucepan, top it up with water then boil it for twenty minutes.2) Strain off the water into a big jug and stir in sugar until saturated - then pour it into a demijohn or brew vessle.3) Add boiling water from the kettle to the saucepan of ginger pulp, boil for twenty minutes then repeat step 24) Once you have nearly filled your demijohn with sugary ginger water I add the Cream of Tarter and Splender tablets.5) Once cooled to just above room temperature I throw in a sachet of yeast, sit back and wait.It normall takes 3-4 weeks to ferment out, then I bottle it into 1.5 litre coke bottles.I have made 12 batches like this and it works every time. I don't know how strong it is but half a pint normally makes the world go wobbly and a full pint turns it blury too! I've just got hold of a 20 litre water cooler bottle so I've doubled the quantities and flung it all in and as a bit of an experiment I have chopped up a couple of pineapples and flung them in ......watch this space!Reading on an American forum and people throw in Skittles towards the end of the brew? bit shot away if you ask me! That said I'm going to crush up some hazelnuts and throw them into the next Gingerbeer I make. Anyone tried anything weird and whacky?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatcatsplat Posted November 8, 2013 Report Share Posted November 8, 2013 Just watch it when you open the bottles - I made some around a month ago and it was delicious - The only downside being that of the 4 litres i'd brewed, i reckon the sink, fridge and ceiling probably had half of it!! If you're feeling brave, chuck a chopped chili in as well to make it a fiery ginger beer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
la bala Posted November 8, 2013 Report Share Posted November 8, 2013 i am heady just reading it lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spook Posted November 8, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 8, 2013 That's what we're talking about 20 litres at a time, one bottle from every batch saved and the best bit.... not had a hangover from drinking it! If anyone is near by they are more than welcome to join me for a couple - but you'd best get a taxi home! Also on the go at the mo is 15 litres of Pumpkin and honey wine and 20 litres of blackberry and apple wine/liqueur Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ropemunky Posted November 11, 2013 Report Share Posted November 11, 2013 (edited) This sounds like my perfect winter drink! So would you say 10 litres of water for 2kg of ginger Edited November 11, 2013 by Ropemunky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spook Posted November 12, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 12, 2013 That sounds about right for a firey ginger beer and a kilo of sugar. Adding the spender tablets really makes a difference too - the yeast can't eat it so it keeps a bit of sweetness. The ones I've made without have been a bit sharp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodgy dave Posted November 12, 2013 Report Share Posted November 12, 2013 thanks for that make it this weekend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ropemunky Posted December 1, 2013 Report Share Posted December 1, 2013 (edited) thanks for that make it this weekend I'm still needing to get started on this. How is your batch going Dave? Edited December 1, 2013 by Ropemunky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodgy dave Posted December 3, 2013 Report Share Posted December 3, 2013 mines been going two weeks now i put my finger in and licked it and it nearely burnt my tounge off just tried it again and it seems to be getting milder and nicer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zapp Posted December 5, 2013 Report Share Posted December 5, 2013 Anyone know a decent recipe for a less alcoholic version? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gilo17 Posted December 6, 2013 Report Share Posted December 6, 2013 When you say a "sachet of yeast" do you mean the ones that are around 5g? And this is to around 2 Demi jons? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodgy dave Posted December 6, 2013 Report Share Posted December 6, 2013 i used a teaspoon for each demijohn of youngs dried active yeast one 100g pot is about £ 3-4 a sachet is £1.50 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zapp Posted December 6, 2013 Report Share Posted December 6, 2013 Dry brewers yeast normally comes in 11g sachets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodgy dave Posted December 6, 2013 Report Share Posted December 6, 2013 i always use youngs have done for over 40years Dry brewers yeast normally comes in 11g sachets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodgy dave Posted December 6, 2013 Report Share Posted December 6, 2013 zapp this is the old ginger beer mum used to make 25g root ginger 500g of sugar1/4 teaspoon of cream of tarter 1gal off water yeast and nutrient i grate the ginger up put in a bowl and pour the water and sugar over the ginger leave till cool add yeast and nutrient and cream of tarter leave for 24hrs strain and put in demi john kids love it drink as soon as poss leave it and it will get more alcholic like wine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zapp Posted December 6, 2013 Report Share Posted December 6, 2013 Nice one, thanks Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ropemunky Posted December 10, 2013 Report Share Posted December 10, 2013 Just bottled mine up and put it in the shed to chill. Might have over done it a bit with the ginger. She's a fiery one!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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