Ginger beer

[frustratedearthmother]

I've never had ginger beer but I am a big fan of ginger flavor...maybe I'll try to find some somewhere and give it a try.

 

[CrealCritter]

I've never had ginger beer but I am a big fan of ginger flavor...maybe I'll try to find some somewhere and give it a try.

If all goes well I would offer to send you a bottle in the mail. But I'm pretty sure with all the shaking during transport it would most likely explode (natural ferment is way different than dead co2 gas injected store bought sodas).

You could make your own in a smaller batch maybe 1 gallon. Just need to start a bug. Then some no rinse steriler, good glass jug, bung and air lock. I would be more than willing to answer any questions you may have based on my limited experience.

 

[frustratedearthmother]

Nice of you to think of it - but I'm with you in believing it would not survive transport!

I might give brewing a try - but in the interim I could probably find it locally. Probably nothing like home brewed but it might be worth a chance.

Just did a quick search and my local grocery store carries both a non-alcoholic and an alcoholic variety! Who knew?

 

[sumi]

That sounds and looks great! You're making me want to get into the kitchen and start brewing something now.

 

[sumi]

A delicious homemade drink that makes you feel better? You're onto a winner!

 

[frustratedearthmother]

Ginger IS good for inflammation. I wasn't sure the benefits would survive the brewing process - but apparently it does. That's great!

 

[frustratedearthmother]

That's fantastic!

 

[CrealCritter]

That's fantastic!

Yep I think so also... I'm going to make another batch, but with high octane champagne yeast instead of ginger bug. See how that works out. If I get the same effect then it'll be good.

 

[sumi]

I only need to drink 1/2 of a pint bottle once mid morning and again with dinner to get me through the day without pain in my hands and fingers.

That's amazing!

 

[CrealCritter]

That's amazing!

In all honesty I'm surprised myself. Dispite the fact that I totally forgot how to properly bottle. Ginger yeast is only good for 4.0 ~ 4.5 % alcohol. So I added blueberry flavored bottle primer to yeast that can no longer produce - thus my drink has very little carbonation

I was reading on the internet last night about the health benefits of both ginger and blueberries. Its the internet so who knows if it's true or not. But if true I brewed up some healthy stuff.

Ginger Health Benefits
1. Ginger Contains Gingerol, a Substance With Powerful Medicinal Properties.

2. Ginger Can Treat Many Forms of Nausea, Especially Morning Sickness.

3. Ginger May Reduce Muscle Pain and Soreness.

4. The Anti-Inflammatory Effects Can Help With Osteoarthritis.

5. Ginger May Drastically Lower Blood Sugars and Improve Heart Disease Risk Factors.

6. Ginger Can Help Treat Chronic Indigestion.

7. Ginger Powder May Significantly Reduce Menstrual Pain.

8. Ginger May Lower Cholesterol Levels.

9. Ginger Contains a Substance That May Help Prevent Cancer.

10. Ginger May Improve Brain Function and Protect Against Alzheimer's Disease.

11. The Active Ingredient in Ginger Can Help Fight Infections.
Reference ---> https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/11-proven-benefits-of-ginger#section11

Blueberry Health Benefits
1. Blueberries Are Low in Calories But High in Nutrients.

2. Blueberries are the King of Antioxidant Foods.

3. Blueberries Reduce DNA Damage, Which May Help Protect Against Aging and Cancer.

4. Blueberries Protect Cholesterol in Your Blood From Becoming Damaged.

5. Blueberries May Lower Blood Pressure.

6. Blueberries May Help Prevent Heart Disease.

7. Blueberries Can Help Maintain Brain Function and Improve Memory.

8. Anthocyanins in Blueberries May Have Anti-Diabetes Effects.

9. May Help Fight Urinary Tract Infections.

10. Blueberries May Reduce Muscle Damage After Strenuous Exercise
Reference --->
https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/10-proven-benefits-of-blueberries#section10