Olympic Fermentation Project

This is Ginger Beer - well soon to be. What's available in stores is typically syrup with flavorings that has been force carbonated.

Historically, ginger beer (among other sodas) were another way to preserve or use extra produce, and are in fact healthy. We do itnthe old fashioned way and ferment ginger syrup using what's known as a "ginger bug".

A ginger bug is a culture created using wild yeasts found in ginger skins. It's fed daily, similar to a sourdough bread starter, and then pitched into the vessel when its healthy and active.

The yeast eats much of the sugar in the ginger syrup, producing co2 and yes, some alcohol. Typically ginger beer ranges 1-3% abv though it can be higher or lower.

Cheers to the health benefits of ginger soda. Drink guilt free.