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Honey Ginger Ale Recipe

Ingredients

How to make it

  • Combine water, honey, and hops in a stockpot. Add the juice from the two lemons and bring to a boil.
  • Grate ginger and add to the pot. Simmer for 30 minutes. Allow to cool and then add the yeast.
  • Let the soda stand at room temperature for 24 hours, then use a funnel and strainer to pour the soda into bottles (I used a growler I bought from a local brewery to bring their tapped beer home. Recycled and sanitized 2 liter or individual plastic bottles are recommended as they're safer if the pressure becomes too much and they explode). Leave 1 to 2 inches of empty space at the top of the bottle and attach the bottle caps.
  • Write the date on the bottles and store them in a warm, draft-free place, ideally at room temperature, for an additional 24 hours. Then refrigerate - for best results, leave the bottles in the refrigerator for an additional day or two before drinking.
  • I know enough people who have had experiencing brewing beer and have explosion stories, that I was kind of worried. I found myself relieving the pressure of the capped bottles a couple of times a day (it was REALLY cool listening to the gas being released!), and the soda was plenty carbonated come serving time.

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    " It was excellent "
    rml ate it and said...
    Wow, this sounds fantastic! We've make red wine from a "kit". It won't win ribbons, but we enjoyed it. Can't wait to try the honey ale. Thanks!
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  • mellian 16 years ago
    I homebrew as well. This is very much like a mead. Some cinnamon would be lovely to try with it.

    Here is another link where I buy my supplies. It is local for me, but they do internet selling as well:

    http://www.heartshomebrew.com/home_brew_beer.cgi

    I have a lot of untried brewing recipes, but only a few TNTs as we kind of keep brewing the same thing over and over. The ones we like the most.

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  • dancegypsy67 16 years ago
    If you're not fortunate enough to live in an area with a homebrewing supplies shop, here are a few Mother Earth News recommended websites:
    http://www.thebeveragepeople.com/
    http://www.bev-art.com/
    http://www.jimshomebrew.com/
    http://www.midwestsupplies.com/
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  • notyourmomma 16 years ago
    Oh, thank you so much for posting this. I can't wait to give it a try. I've made red wine and my next door neighbor bottles his own beer (Old Dirty Dick). Richard is quite certain I'll be able to master gingerale. Wahoo!
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