Homemade GINGER ALE with Ginger JUICE (Spicy Ginger Beer Recipe!)

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  • @FermentationAdventure
    @FermentationAdventure  4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This is the ginger bug you'll need for this recipe! th-cam.com/video/wtb1BvRUWmI/w-d-xo.html

  • @Terry2fish
    @Terry2fish 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I had to throw out my second batch because there was some kind of problem and I never got any bubbles. Then I saw this video. I got out my juicer, fed my bug and made another half gallon according to this recipe. I stirred it up good put the lid on it and it already had foam on the top. I thought it was just from being stirred up. This morning there are more foamy bubbles. I may bottle this later today. I am so very excited! The whole process took less than 20 minutes to make the batch.

    • @FermentationAdventure
      @FermentationAdventure  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yay! So glad to hear your ginger ale is a success! Yum!

    • @harrysollmer1644
      @harrysollmer1644 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      My First was a dud but second was bubbling foamish but I'm sure it was the Raw sugar working not white

  • @thinkathena2
    @thinkathena2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thanks for the juicer tip. Just made a batch the old fashioned way yesterday. Very excited to try the juicer method today and then compare the two. Tip: turn the sugar into simple syrup first, then add the juice and ginger bug. It mixes quicker and easier. :)

    • @spicencens7725
      @spicencens7725 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I may have to try it this way too! Another adventure, coming up!
      I'm still drinking my second gallon batch, of the boil method. Although I only boiled f a few minutes & took it off the heat, letting it cool overnight.
      (Along with star anise & cinnamon.) Absolutely delish!

    • @FermentationAdventure
      @FermentationAdventure  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Wow! Thank you so much for the suggestion on making the simple syrup. What a great idea! We hope your ginger ale turned out great! 😊

    • @FermentationAdventure
      @FermentationAdventure  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      That's so awesome! We hope you're still enjoying your batches of ginger ale! We just got done making some ourself! 🍺

  • @weebo19
    @weebo19 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I had to restart my ginger bug twice since it got slimy like mucus. Organic ginger, white sugar, with distilled water and you cannot go wrong. Using a heating mat also makes with ginger bug very happy and I'm making it in a cold kitchen in the winter time. Using two tablespoons of grated ginger per tablespoon of sugar will ensure healthy competition from your wild yeast. I noticed a 1 to 1 ratio makes for less bubbles and more sluggish yeast.

    • @FermentationAdventure
      @FermentationAdventure  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Really great feedback Sheba. It's frustrating when your ginger bug or any other ferment gets slimy. The only thing we could do is throw it out and start over. Great advice! 😊

  • @0824rl0824rl
    @0824rl0824rl 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I just went and made this. My ginger bug was ready. I can't wait for it to ferment. Yaaah!!!

  • @0824rl0824rl
    @0824rl0824rl 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    By far the best ginger ale recipie. I'm going to go make some. Thanks for doing this video. Love it

    • @FermentationAdventure
      @FermentationAdventure  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much for the love Linda!! Ginger ale is so good! We hope you get a delicious batch! ❤️❤️❤️

  • @carllarouche
    @carllarouche 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    First ginger beer that I had. really good recipe. thank you.

    • @FermentationAdventure
      @FermentationAdventure  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Awesome! We are happy to hear you like it! Question is, what's next?! Blueberry soda?

  • @yvetterae6249
    @yvetterae6249 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Absolutely amazing, I can't wait to try making my own ginger ale! Can you please do a video on how you clean and sanitise your bottles/equipment?

    • @FermentationAdventure
      @FermentationAdventure  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Awesome! You will love it! That's a great idea, thank you for the suggestion!

    • @missyleonis
      @missyleonis 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      There are a few ways to sanitize the bottles. Isopropal alcohol is one way, boiled water is another. I know hot water with heavy doses of salt can kill even staff or mrsa, so that could work too. Some people use distilled vinigar, but I can't vouch for that working. Though, it can be used according to the cdc website to sanitize against covid, I use that and 70%or above isopropal alcohol to sanitize my reusable masks. Salt is one of the strongest anti septic and anti microbial compounds existing

  • @archbishopgregori3642
    @archbishopgregori3642 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hey guys, I just followed your video on making ginger ale using fresh juiced ginger. I have3 a juicer exactly like the one you used. Now I have a question for you; can the dried pulp remaining be used to make a ginger bug? Also, I know you folks like carrot juice with ginger, but have you ever tried adding a touch of Turmeric to it? It is fantastic.

    • @FermentationAdventure
      @FermentationAdventure  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks so much for the question! I bet you could use the pulp to make a ginger bug since it should still have some of the yeasts present but probably at a lower concentration than the juice. Turmeric is delicious! Great idea!

  • @mcmlxix69
    @mcmlxix69 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I have a ginger bug going and I’m going to try the raw ginger juice method. I’ll let you know how it goes! 😊❤️

    • @FermentationAdventure
      @FermentationAdventure  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Wonderful! Best wishes for a great ferment!

    • @mcmlxix69
      @mcmlxix69 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      i just bottled it and I can't wait to give you an update!@@FermentationAdventure

    • @mcmlxix69
      @mcmlxix69 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      it turned out amazing!!!!! i love you two! please keep going!@@FermentationAdventure

    • @FermentationAdventure
      @FermentationAdventure  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yay! We're so happy to hear about your ginger ale! ❤️

  • @nanditanaik2600
    @nanditanaik2600 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for sharing this recipe. We all love ginger ale. But I have a question why this looks different than a store bought version?

    • @FermentationAdventure
      @FermentationAdventure  ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm sure the store bought version is probably filtered or racked off so that there isn't as much sediment on the bottom. Some beer brewers also use a clearing agent to make it clear instead of cloudy. Thanks for the question! 😊

  • @liztarot
    @liztarot ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Just made up the ginger bug thank you.
    I may have missed it, but do you filter out the ginger before bottling or did you decant it off for the pour? ❤🎉

    • @FermentationAdventure
      @FermentationAdventure  ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi! Thanks for the question! Are you asking about the ginger pieces in the ginger bug? So, we leave the ginger pieces in the ginger bug. When it's time to use the ginger bug to make something like this ginger ale, then we give it a stir and take what we need from the ginger bug, but leaving the ginger pieces in the ginger bug. Hope that makes sense! We also made a short video on the ginger bug process in case it helps: th-cam.com/users/shortsDjfHqZisQRs?feature=share

  • @uniom5078
    @uniom5078 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I would love to see you guys do a video on ginger bug uses if you haven’t already 😊 cheers 🥂

    • @FermentationAdventure
      @FermentationAdventure  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      There's a lot of uses for a ginger bug but the closest we've made to a video on that is definitely this one: th-cam.com/video/CtpM1ouPt8k/w-d-xo.html You can make all kinds of delicious sodas! 🥤

  • @annieparev9929
    @annieparev9929 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you both for all the info and recipes! Can anything be done with the boiled ginger once sieved when preparing the ginger ale.

    • @FermentationAdventure
      @FermentationAdventure  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you for the love! The boiled ginger is definitely edible, but it's usually kind of bland... If you come up with any great ideas, let us know!

  • @lisamoltz2570
    @lisamoltz2570 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I’m wanting to make apple soda with honey crisp apples… I was wondering best way.. juicer or cooking method? And wondering about adding sugar since they’re already sweet ?

    • @FermentationAdventure
      @FermentationAdventure  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks so much for your question! It depends on the flavor you're going for. If you just juice it, you'll be able to make apple cider like in our cider video. If you boil the apples though then you'll have to add something like a ginger bug starter to get the fermentation process going since the boiling will kill off everything. We hope that helps Lisa! 🍎😊

  • @user-bi3wp1ct1q
    @user-bi3wp1ct1q ปีที่แล้ว

    All your videos are great, learning lots! I have a newbie question. Instead of risking exploding bottles to get bubbles, why not just use a sofa stream to put bubbles in it?

  • @PlainRedPanda
    @PlainRedPanda ปีที่แล้ว +3

    If you chill your soda in the fridge, they wont explode everywhere. Co2 dissolves into liquid better when cold.

    • @FermentationAdventure
      @FermentationAdventure  ปีที่แล้ว

      Definitely! If we're worried about a ferment being a little too active before opening, we move them to the fridge to calm them down a bit. Good suggestion!

  • @stephenwallace6854
    @stephenwallace6854 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I am having difficulty making a ginger bug. I've tried about 10 times with no success, even though i am following your video instructions to the "T". So I am experimenting with different ideas. I put crushed organic red grapes in the mix as well. And I also have one that is the peel from an organic Granny Smith apple. A third one has a small amount of brewers yeast. Can you comment on this? Have you got an sure-fire ideas?

    • @FermentationAdventure
      @FermentationAdventure  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thanks so much for the questions Stephen! We've had issues before where we couldn't get a ginger bug going. The main things to keep in mind are:
      1) Use only non-chlorinated water (distilled might help)
      2) Keep out of direct sunlight
      3) Use different sources of ginger (since some are irradiated making them dead)
      4) Use as fresh as possible to prevent mold
      5) Sterlize all utensils and containers beforehand
      6) Try using a fermentation lid to keep out oxygen to see if that helps
      I hope some of those help! I'd think the grapes and apple peels would help since they should have yeast on them. Keep experimenting and good luck! Let us know how it goes!

  • @sambilotta9535
    @sambilotta9535 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hello Sarah and Paul love your channel. Quick question for the second fermentation process can we use a gallon with a twin bubble airlock and then pour into individual bottles. I'm asking just in case one day we forget to burp the bottles and have the bottles explode?

    • @FermentationAdventure
      @FermentationAdventure  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for the love Sam! You definitely could use a gallon with an airlock. That should work well! After it's done fermenting if you just pour it into bottles and then refrigerate you should be good to go. It will still ferment very slowly in the fridge so you'll have to check on it every once in a while. Thanks for the question and happy fermenting! 🍺

  • @HDRomanin
    @HDRomanin 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    WOW, this ginger ale is crazy good. My wife and I are absolutely hooked! We have been making Kombucha for the past three or four years. We are now switching to ginger ale for many reasons, mainly it's healthier, easier to make and tastes so much better. The one question we have is the burping. Can you burp it too much? We are so afraid of it exploding. Also, we are still not sure when the ginger ale is ready to be put into the refrigerator. Can you provide any hint's as to when it is ready for the refrigerator? Thanks, and can't wait for your next video to come out.

    • @FermentationAdventure
      @FermentationAdventure  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That's so awesome that you guys love kombucha! It's also good stuff but our favorite as definitely ginger ale! The main idea behind burping your bottles is really to make sure it doesn't build up too much pressure. The only reason you'd build up pressure is if you want to have the fizzy bubbles. It's not required for fermentation so you could actually even ferment it in a large mason jar but don't build up pressure and it will still taste amazing, just without the fizziness. We move it into the fridge after doing taste tests and deciding when it tastes good to us so that's a personal choice. We hope that helps and hope you have an amazing batch of ginger ale! 🍺

    • @HDRomanin
      @HDRomanin 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks for your response.
      We have been using the beer bottles. Now, for the second time the wire that clips to the bottle have come loose and ginger ale sprayed all over when I was going to burp the bottles. Pleeeeeese let me know if I'm correct I'm my thinking, but I'm going to go to ALL squeezable bottles. I believe it'll be much safer and easier to test ALL the bottles.
      Your thoughts pleeeeeese.
      Thanks for your time,
      Harry

    • @FermentationAdventure
      @FermentationAdventure  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Definitely! We've had our share of spraying bottles all over the place! Haha! 😆 Even on the ceiling. We still use the bottles but try and be careful opening them but you could definitely just use heavy duty soda bottles instead. The twisty caps are probably a lot easier. Once they're done though we'd probably drink them not too long after so they don't stay sitting in plastic. Good luck and watch out!

    • @lesliehuegerich2314
      @lesliehuegerich2314 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      we let it ferment much longer and it wont burst on you

  • @gyncabreramendoza
    @gyncabreramendoza 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    yes this is amazing. I just made last week and its delicious 😋

    • @FermentationAdventure
      @FermentationAdventure  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Awesome! How much ginger juice did you use per half gallon?

    • @gyncabreramendoza
      @gyncabreramendoza 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      The Fermentation Adventure I use the slow juicer and made quarter a gallon ginger juice then 4 lemon squeeze and 1 1/2 cup of sugar then water. It was amazing take gingery sweet (not too much sweet) .

  • @jmidnite114
    @jmidnite114 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Is there a standard ratio from the size of the main jar you are using to the amount of sugar to use and amount of the ginger bug to use?

    • @FermentationAdventure
      @FermentationAdventure  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks so much for your question! There really isn't since it's just a matter of taste. Some people like their ginger ale or sodas very sweet and some don't like it sweet at all. It's up to you how much sugar you use and how long you ferment. The bacteria and yeast definitely need some sugar though to consume to give them energy to multiply though! 🙂

  • @brightlight4091
    @brightlight4091 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi, thanks for teaching.
    Can i add a preserve Incase i need to park it?

  • @nickraj6481
    @nickraj6481 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi guys So I made apple juice with a bit of ginger I am not seeing any bubble and it has been 2 days now is this an indication that my ginger bug is dead?
    While making my ginger bug I only saw a small amount of bubble on the edge of the bottle and only for a few days does this indicate my ginger bug is dead

    • @FermentationAdventure
      @FermentationAdventure  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      We've had a ginger bug that didn't give us bubbles on the soda until a few days later. Did you add any lemon juice? If so that would slow it down a little bit. Maybe also try ginger from a different source if you're not getting any bubbles and definitely non-chlorinated water. Keep trying and make sure everything is sterilized before just to make sure. You'll get a good one!

  • @geir.mathello
    @geir.mathello 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    You must have a nice Christmas and a happy New Year.
    Cheers

    • @FermentationAdventure
      @FermentationAdventure  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you so much! We hope you had a great Christmas and a wonderful 2024!! 🎉🎉🎉

    • @geir.mathello
      @geir.mathello 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thangs@@FermentationAdventure

  • @RegineTheodore
    @RegineTheodore ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Do you need to use cane sugar or can you use honey or a keto sugar substitute?

    • @FermentationAdventure
      @FermentationAdventure  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks so much for your question! You can definitely use honey and it tastes so amazing! 🍯🐝🍺

  • @ivegotheblues
    @ivegotheblues 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi guys and thanks for the video! Maybe it could be a stupid question or maybe I miss just a step, but......during bottle fermentation, do I have to open glass bottle a few times, if I see that the plastic one is too pressurized? Or it just mean that the ginger beer is ready? thank you!

    • @FermentationAdventure
      @FermentationAdventure  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi! It's a valid question! Since the tester bottle is showing you the pressurization in the glass bottles, there's no need to open the glass bottles during the bottling process. As soon as the plastic bottle is too hard to squeeze, then it's time to put the glass bottles in the refrigerator. Once they're in the fridge, you could open the tops once in a while if you plan to store them a long time. For example, we burp ours in the fridge probably about once every 2-3 months.

    • @ivegotheblues
      @ivegotheblues 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@FermentationAdventure and before the fridge I don't need to burp them? Just direct in the fridge? They would be very pressurized at that time. Maybe the temperature lowers the Co2?

    • @FermentationAdventure
      @FermentationAdventure  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You guessed it! You can just put them directly in the fridge because the processes will slow down and it won't be so risky to open the bottles later. But if there's ever a concern with the ferment being very active, you can certainly open the bottles once before putting them in the fridge. They'll slowly build up the carbonation again.

  • @monicav1279
    @monicav1279 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for this! Any recommendations on making the ginger ale sweeter? Is it just to add more sugar?

    • @FermentationAdventure
      @FermentationAdventure  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Mo! Thanks for watching! You could ferment it less time, so the bacteria wouldn't have time to eat more of the sugars. Definitely the easiest way to make it sweeter is to simply add more sugar, but you could do this either before or after fermentation.

    • @markzambelli
      @markzambelli 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      If you want sweeter then how about adding Stevia... it won't affect the fermentation in any way, as it's not a sugar, so you won't have to deal with excessive carbonation or extra alcohol.

    • @lorettamargaret2243
      @lorettamargaret2243 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@markzambellistevia tastes nasty, why ruin your ginger ale, 🤮

  • @Lavenderrose73
    @Lavenderrose73 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What about a Vitamix blender if I don't have a juicer, and then just straining the pulp?

  • @coyoteink
    @coyoteink ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Stewart’s Sodas used to make a ginger beer so spicy it peels paint. I wanna make a super spicy ginger beer.

    • @FermentationAdventure
      @FermentationAdventure  ปีที่แล้ว

      Ha! Well, this one might be it. It's super spicy!! And healthy :)

  • @amethystorgan4293
    @amethystorgan4293 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    ? Is the water going into your refrigerator from a well? Your so you have non chlorinated water through your fridge?

    • @FermentationAdventure
      @FermentationAdventure  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      We have a filter in the refrigerator. It's super convenient!

  • @aprilgolston1021
    @aprilgolston1021 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Boiling does remove chlorine from water. The problem is that some water treatment plants have begun using chloramine instead of chlorine so you need to know which you have in your city.

    • @FermentationAdventure
      @FermentationAdventure  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yep, that chloramine is tricky! It's good to know what's in our water, so it's a good idea to look into it anyway.

  • @arunask9967
    @arunask9967 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    If we don't have beer bottles, how can we store it? Can we use it from the same glass bottle?

    • @FermentationAdventure
      @FermentationAdventure  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for the question Aruna. If you don't have beer bottles, you can ferment it in your glass bottle but just don't put the cap on. If you put the cap on a bottle that's not meant for pressure it could explode on you. After you like the taste, store it in the fridge and it should keep for a good amount of time. Enjoy!

  • @PhilWhelanNow
    @PhilWhelanNow 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Loving these videos, confident my ginger bug is good, a little nervous about my dandelion & burdock root beer but it’s fizzing nicely already. Doesn’t smell bad, but doesn’t smell like a fragrance I am familiar with either [eek] it’s not clarified yet either.. Prep for a gallon of ginger beer today too. I won’t be getting it in my eyes though 😂

    • @FermentationAdventure
      @FermentationAdventure  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Haha! Love the comments Phil! That will be really interesting to see how that all tastes. It sounds good. Watch out for the explosions! Sarah hasn't been too lucky with that. Haha!

    • @PhilWhelanNow
      @PhilWhelanNow 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@FermentationAdventure the ginger beer is fantastic, thanks for your excellent tutorials 🍻(I didn’t like my D&B though, I’ll have to work on the recipe.. I grew up with a particular tasting local brand in U.K. that doesn’t exist these days. Maybe star anise will help, fennel & licorice? Experiments ahead..)

  • @ChristopherMcLaughlin709
    @ChristopherMcLaughlin709 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    ive seen recipies where it goes straight to bottle after making the syrup, why do you guys do a longer ferment before bottling?

    • @FermentationAdventure
      @FermentationAdventure  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      That's a great question! You could ferment directly in the bottle, especially with ginger ale. We answered this question in more detail in our Q&A as well, in case you're interested: th-cam.com/video/Z0fnIcakwnM/w-d-xo.html

  • @madebysammy2000
    @madebysammy2000 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    What juicer device do you use?

    • @FermentationAdventure
      @FermentationAdventure  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for the question Sammi! We used an older model of this juicer: amzn.to/3PpddQg They work really well!

    • @madebysammy2000
      @madebysammy2000 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@FermentationAdventure thanks. If I decide to use it with an apple will I get good clean apple juice.

    • @FermentationAdventure
      @FermentationAdventure  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It takes the pulp out pretty good but it won't be like what you might know as a store bought. Those are ultra filtered and don't have any sediment. With the juicer though it tastes so much better!

    • @madebysammy2000
      @madebysammy2000 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@FermentationAdventure cool, thanks.

  • @pwoolard4150
    @pwoolard4150 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Can I use bottled ginger juice that contains citric acid?

    • @FermentationAdventure
      @FermentationAdventure  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hi! The citric acid could prevent your drink from fermenting. In our video about making fermented drinks from store-bought juices, we also talk about a few other ingredients that would prevent ferments from working. (Here's a quick link to that video in case you're interested: th-cam.com/video/CtpM1ouPt8k/w-d-xo.html) Hope that helps!

  • @kn336211
    @kn336211 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What kind of tester bottles do you use

    • @FermentationAdventure
      @FermentationAdventure  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for the question Kathy! They do sell plastic beer bottles that you can use but we actually just like to use those plastic green Perrier bottles that has soda water in it. Sometimes we have friends that drink it and throw out a ton of bottles so we clean them up and use them as tester bottles. Thanks for watching!

  • @nanoalchemy8164
    @nanoalchemy8164 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video. What is the shelf-life once the ginger beer is been bottled and refrigerated?

    • @FermentationAdventure
      @FermentationAdventure  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks! It doesn't exactly go bad, but the flavor starts to change and the alcohol content will increase over time. If you like the flavor at the time you bottle it, I'd drink it within a year. We just tried one after 6 months and the flavor did not change at all. After a couple of years, more sugars are eaten up and the ginger ale becomes very dry. Also - if you keep it in the fridge for a long time, make sure to burp the bottles occasionally to prevent too much pressure from building.

    • @nanoalchemy8164
      @nanoalchemy8164 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@FermentationAdventure Thank you for the info!

  • @williamf.9615
    @williamf.9615 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Do you drink the contents of the tester bottles?

    • @FermentationAdventure
      @FermentationAdventure  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Yes we normally do since it's fermented only for a very short time. Some people aren't comfortable with that but we don't mind. If we're storing it for weeks though we'll definitely transfer it to glass since glass is better for fermenting. We hope that helps! 😊

  • @nikodeleu3027
    @nikodeleu3027 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    After bottling my ginger beer, the carbonating process stops. Is that because there is not enough sugar?

    • @FermentationAdventure
      @FermentationAdventure  27 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Hello! Yes, it sounds like that is most likely the issue. The carbonation is created by the fermentation process and the natural release of carbon dioxide (the bubbles). If you bottle your ginger ale when there are still some small bubbles, but they haven't completely stopped, then you should still be able to build the carbonation during the bottling process. Otherwise, if it has already stopped bubbling completely, you could trying adding a little bit of sugar to the ginger ale before bottling to give the fermentation process another little jump start. You could try 1 teaspoon of sugar per quart of ginger ale. But in this bottling process, be sure to use a tester bottle or burp them every 12-24 hours while it's fermenting on the counter to check on how quickly the carbonation is building in your bottles. Best wishes!

  • @redfritz3356
    @redfritz3356 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I grated a piece of ginger and then squeezed it through a sieve and later just by hand. Got a quarter cup of juice. I added this to 3.7 of sugar water and also added two cups from a two week old brew and one cup from a week old brew. Twelve hours gave me lots of nice bubble foam on top. Works much faster, but you have to watch it.

    • @FermentationAdventure
      @FermentationAdventure  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      So you used a previous homemade ginger beer as the starter culture instead of the ginger bug? That's definitely a great idea if you still have some left! I bet with that amount of starter culture though that it got very fizzy!

    • @redfritz3356
      @redfritz3356 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@FermentationAdventure Yes, two cups from a nearly finished 2 week fermented beer, one cup from a week old ginger beer and a quarter cup of ginger juice. I had a bit of ginger left that was getting soft and about ready to be planted and all the shops were closed, so I improvised.

  • @2020-p2z
    @2020-p2z 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have had success using chlorinated municipal water for all of my ferments. I think as long as you can't taste/smell the chlorine in the water, like you can in some places, you might be able to get away with tap water like I have.

    • @FermentationAdventure
      @FermentationAdventure  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks so much for letting us know! If it works for you then that's amazing! A larger concentration of chlorine will definitely kill a ferment. It's the same situation that keeps a pool from going green. Happy fermenting!

  • @alidahenning1815
    @alidahenning1815 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hello... Yes agree so much better no cooking..... 💗 Lovely video... Thanks....

  • @gocausta
    @gocausta 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hello, what is the difference between ginger boiling and juicing method?

    • @FermentationAdventure
      @FermentationAdventure  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hello! The ginger ale tastes nearly the same using each method, however the juicing method makes a ginger ale that is a bit spicier with more ginger flavor. If you have a juicer, then the juicing method is easier and faster because you don't have to wait for the ginger syrup to come to a boil, and then wait for the syrup to cool before adding your ginger bug. Also, since the juicing method create a more active ferment, so be more careful if bottling. Hope that helps!

    • @gocausta
      @gocausta 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@FermentationAdventure I want to try with both methods. Thank you.

    • @FermentationAdventure
      @FermentationAdventure  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Wonderful! We've recently been enjoying the juiced version. I'll be curious which one you prefer!

    • @gocausta
      @gocausta 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@FermentationAdventure I think I will try the bored.

  • @eke-mma5341
    @eke-mma5341 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Can I make ginger ale with Monk fruit (A keto sugar substitute) instead of regular sugar?

    • @FermentationAdventure
      @FermentationAdventure  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Interesting question! Since I've never seen this in the store here in the U.S., I've never had the chance to use this instead of sugar. But I did some searching online and found that the sugar content of the monk fruit is primarily glucose/fructose, which means you should be able to use it in your ginger ale. If you try it, we'd love to hear how it went! Good luck!

    • @lorettamargaret2243
      @lorettamargaret2243 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      That would make for very expensive ginger ale, just ferment a bit longer and if not sweet enough add some of the other auger when you drink it, make a syrup from the Monk sugar

  • @joibostic
    @joibostic 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Can one use date or coconut sugar?

    • @FermentationAdventure
      @FermentationAdventure  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hi! Thanks for the question! Yes! We recently tested a bunch of sugars to see how they ferment in our ginger ale recipe - here's the link to that video: th-cam.com/video/TTHom2VY2R4/w-d-xo.html What we found was that many sugars worked, like the coconut sugar, but that there are differences among the different brands of coconut sugar that may cause some not to work in ferments. For example, there may have been some extra natural minerals or other substances that prevented the ginger bug starter culture from working. Hope that helps!

  • @dianejean4522
    @dianejean4522 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Curious if you have ever used powered ginger?

    • @FermentationAdventure
      @FermentationAdventure  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi! You would not want to use ground ginger to make a ginger bug starter culture, but I guess you could use it to make a ginger flavored wort (sugar solution) that you then add a ginger bug starter culture to, to make the ginger ale. I'm just not sure it would taste all that great. The fresh ginger just works so much better.

    • @dianejean4522
      @dianejean4522 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@FermentationAdventure ​ @The Fermentation Adventure Thank you for responding.....I have a ginger bug made with fresh ginger and I have lots of powder I made from fresh .... as you know fresh ginger is not always available and still working on growing our own.. until then I will try and make the ale with powdered ginger..... Peace and love to all you do :)

  • @paulrivera3466
    @paulrivera3466 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi guys. I noticed that after a few days my tester bottle becomes hard to squeeze, which was predictable. So I decided to put it inside the fridge and after few days the tester bottle becomes easier to squeeze. Why is that? Thanks again!

    • @FermentationAdventure
      @FermentationAdventure  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Isn't that so interesting? When gasses and liquids heat up they expand but when they're chilled they contract so it's the same thing with a bottle under pressure. You'd definitely have to be careful if you went the reverse direction if you had a rock solid cold bottle and left it on the counter to warm up. Good observation! 😊

  • @PippilottaLangstrumpf-b4x
    @PippilottaLangstrumpf-b4x ปีที่แล้ว

    Do you know a way to keep the fruitflies away, also on the ginger bug starter?

    • @FermentationAdventure
      @FermentationAdventure  ปีที่แล้ว

      Ugh, seriously! Sometimes they can be such a pest! We typically don't have much of an issue, but we have a lot of ginger ale going at the moment, and the gnats seem to be attracted to that right now. We left out a cup of balsamic vinegar tonight and watched them get attracted to it. But sneaky buggers found their way out of the cup! If you come up with a great way to keep them away, let us know!

  • @arunask9967
    @arunask9967 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I am from India. I want to know the measurements in grams and milli litters for ginger bug and ginger ale preparation. I tried your method of making ginger ale.. but I don't know whther I did it correctly or not. This s my first trial.(the first I have prepared was too frizzy or something) So, can u give the measurements in the description? Also, can u tell how we hav to findout whther it is frizz or vinegar?

    • @FermentationAdventure
      @FermentationAdventure  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks so much for the question Aruna! We've started putting our new recipes in grams as well to help you, but for ginger bug it doesn't have to be exact. You could use a 1:1 ratio. As long as it gets fizzy in the end it should be good. If you had vinegar you'd be able to smell it but if it's fizzy and doesn't have mold and taste good, it should have worked. Hope that helped!

  • @doctorpacket6935
    @doctorpacket6935 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Warning ⚠️ I must say please don’t use glass bottles for ginger drinks because my bottle exploded in fridge within two days. I would highly recommend plastic soda bottles for any Ginger or Pineapple soda drinks. Please don’t risk your family or kids with glass bottles. Please release gas every 24 hrs if you want to use glass bottles. Thx

    • @FermentationAdventure
      @FermentationAdventure  3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Great point Doctor Packet! We definitely can't stress enough about using plastic tester bottles while fermenting on the counter and to burp your ferments periodically while they're being stored in the refrigerator. We're so sorry to hear yours exploded. That's a really bummer, and I'm sure quite a mess! The more quickly it carbonates on the counter, the more often it needs to be burped while in the refrigerator. Thanks for the comment to help others realize this is definitely an important issue!

  • @CarolynCarriere-yy4ts
    @CarolynCarriere-yy4ts 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Love it

  • @weightlossandfitness7439
    @weightlossandfitness7439 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Could I use only mason jars instead of those bottles because of price

    • @FermentationAdventure
      @FermentationAdventure  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi! If you are wanting to create more carbonation and make it more soda-like, then you will need something other than a mason jar that can handle a little pressure. But, ginger ale, especially when you use the fresh ginger juice, has a lot of its own natural carbonation, so you could skip the bottling step. This way, you would just leave it in the mason jar, but you would always need to keep a loose lid on it. You would not want to use a tight lid on a mason jar because fermented drinks continue to release gases, and the jar could potentially explode. Hope that helps! Let us know if you have any other questions, and happy fermenting!

  • @usmilwife
    @usmilwife 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My ginger beer didn't explode like yours. It did burp but didn't fuzz up. What did I do wrong? I used a juicer too.

    • @FermentationAdventure
      @FermentationAdventure  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      We also use heavy duty beer bottles to build up pressure and carbonate our ginger ale. You can also use a plastic soda bottle built for pressure but be careful about any explosions!

    • @usmilwife
      @usmilwife 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@FermentationAdventure yes, I did purchase the bottles and I also used the plastic like you showed. I followed all your steps.

  • @mamthamurthy194
    @mamthamurthy194 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi , I started the ginger bug and the fermentation slowed down after day one. I used the ginger bug to start the ale and there is a think sediment at the bottom of the bottle. Also there is some amount of carbonation too. Does this mean the ginger is going bad ? Should I dispose it and the ginger bug and restart ?

    • @FermentationAdventure
      @FermentationAdventure  4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Hello Mamtha, it's possible that your ginger bug might slow down but it shouldn't be a worry as long as it looks like it's bubbling with a new ginger ale. It's also normal to have white sediment on the bottom of the bottle since this is what we get after the fermentation process. We stir it up since there's still flavor and nutrients in the sediment. I wouldn't throw it out if it's still working and the top of the liquid doesn't have any mold. Good luck and happy fermenting!

    • @mamthamurthy194
      @mamthamurthy194 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you so much for your reply. Will stir it when I burp the bottles. How do I avoid this next time? In your video , your beer was so clear and good. Please advice.

    • @FermentationAdventure
      @FermentationAdventure  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Actually our ginger ale is usually also cloudy. It looks very clear as it's fermenting because all the sediment sinks to the bottom of the jar, but then we'll give it a stir before drinking. :)

  • @charlescanzater
    @charlescanzater 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I refrigerate overnight and test in the am.

  • @pwoolard4150
    @pwoolard4150 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Can you start a ginger bug from ginger juice

    • @FermentationAdventure
      @FermentationAdventure  ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi! We're not convinced that any store-bought ginger juice would work as it would probably have other ingredients in it, but you should be able to start a ginger bug with fresh ginger juice. 😃

  • @briankaplar5528
    @briankaplar5528 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I make a lot of heifer soda and it does the same thing with exploding all over. The best thing to keep it contained is a zip lock bag and put the bottle in a pot of some sort and open the lid through the bag 😜

    • @FermentationAdventure
      @FermentationAdventure  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That's a great idea! We've also been refrigerating them for a couple hours before opening them. That seems to help a lot in calming down the carbonation, but it will still take multiple burps.

  • @davevale4685
    @davevale4685 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I just found you on internet and I’m gonna start making soda your way. I would like to know if you have ever tried to make soda out of current berries?? 😊 9:45 pm

    • @FermentationAdventure
      @FermentationAdventure  ปีที่แล้ว

      Welcome to the channel! 😄 Fresh currants are not readily available here in Florida, so we haven't used them in our recipes yet, but you could try our homemade blueberry soda recipe and just replace the blueberries with currants. Here's that recipe if you want to check it out: th-cam.com/video/6pTF5d0I_qg/w-d-xo.html

  • @rochellehentze947
    @rochellehentze947 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What is the purpose of lime

    • @FermentationAdventure
      @FermentationAdventure  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks for the question Rochelle! Really the lime is just for flavor and actually we've found that it's probably better to add the lime closer to the end since it does tend to slow down the fermentation. We hope that helps! 🍋

  • @yunisundari8527
    @yunisundari8527 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    i lovre u guys

  • @stevenfeil7079
    @stevenfeil7079 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Tried to get to making this but my bud stopped at 3 days and now has mold on the top.

    • @FermentationAdventure
      @FermentationAdventure  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Oh no! We'd try sterilizing everything and starting over with a fresh source of ginger and filtered or distilled water. Don't worry though. Keep trying and you'll get a good batch!

  • @Mr143naveen
    @Mr143naveen 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    @FermentationAdventure my ginger beer lost corbonation after refrigeration

    • @FermentationAdventure
      @FermentationAdventure  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hello! There's a couple reasons this could happen. 1) If your ginger beer was fairly dry tasting at the time of refrigeration, it may have been fermented nearly all the way out which would cause the bubbles to slow way down and there would be minimal carbonation created after that point. 2) In order to keep the carbonation in your fermented drink during fermentation, you'll want to use pressure-safe bottles with a closed, sealed top. By having a closed top, the excess gases will stay in the bottle and provide that extra carbonation fizz.

  • @themistoklis6237
    @themistoklis6237 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Why the ginger bug? Why not use bakers yeast?

    • @FermentationAdventure
      @FermentationAdventure  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You can also use baker's yeast instead but the flavor will be different. We love the tanginess of wild yeast and bacteria that's already present on the ginger root. Feel free to experiment with what you like though! 😊

  • @MrNoseynate
    @MrNoseynate 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I want that punch, this is definitely the method for me. I just wish I had seen this before I started playing with ginger beer.

    • @FermentationAdventure
      @FermentationAdventure  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Better late than never! Same here, we had used the boiling process for so long. We'll be juicing the ginger from now on!

  • @carmencaira2417
    @carmencaira2417 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Don’t you use sugar ? How is going to be the taste?

    • @FermentationAdventure
      @FermentationAdventure  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hello! Yes, we used 1 cup of sugar in this half gallon recipe. Fermented drinks need a sugar source. But there are many different types of sugars you can use! We talk about those options in this video: th-cam.com/video/TTHom2VY2R4/w-d-xo.html Hope that helps!

  • @MrAlio84
    @MrAlio84 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Refrigerate the bottles before opening, it will be less fizzy and safe to open.

    • @FermentationAdventure
      @FermentationAdventure  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi! Yes, thanks! It does slow it down after you've put it in the fridge. We've always had fun testing the activity by popping one before it goes in the fridge, BUT you saw the downside in this video! 🤣

    • @msachinm
      @msachinm 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      How you senitize Ur bottles....

    • @FermentationAdventure
      @FermentationAdventure  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      We just use dish soap and hot water, then let them dry completely. We have a cooling rack that dries them upside down so that nothing enters the bottles while they're drying.

    • @msachinm
      @msachinm 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@FermentationAdventure make video of that too :-)😃😁

    • @FermentationAdventure
      @FermentationAdventure  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      We're actually going to be coming out with the top FAQ's on everything ginger like ginger bug and ginger ale, so that will hopefully be helpful!

  • @allensmall3937
    @allensmall3937 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What about beetroot in the blender?

    • @FermentationAdventure
      @FermentationAdventure  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes you can make beet kvass! We'll make that sometime as well.

  • @markvargas5926
    @markvargas5926 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It’s spicy

  • @almostsk8terjamie
    @almostsk8terjamie 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    QUESTION: I have herd that if you take chlorinated tap water and let it sit out for 24 hours or so that the chlorine will steep out, have you ever herd of this?????

    • @FermentationAdventure
      @FermentationAdventure  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for the question! Some municipalities in the country use simple chlorine in tap water that you can let sit on the counter and "off-gas" for a few days where there wouldn't be any chlorine left. If that's the case in your city, you can definitely do that. The only problem is if you have a municipality that uses longer-lasting chemicals that also contain ammonia, the chlorine can long MUCH longer. So you can try it but if it doesn't work, either get a nice filter to remove it or try using distilled water instead. Good luck!

    • @almostsk8terjamie
      @almostsk8terjamie 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@FermentationAdventure thanks!

    • @almostsk8terjamie
      @almostsk8terjamie 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@FermentationAdventure whats the longest time I can leave my bug out on the counter fermenting ???

    • @FermentationAdventure
      @FermentationAdventure  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi! We like to ferment it for about 5-7 days on the counter. Ours typically has some fizz left to it when we put it in the refrigerator. We may try to leave it on the counter longer as an experiment to see if it's active after a long period of time. I imagine you may need to feed it more often if you don't refrigerate it.

  • @leobalan7387
    @leobalan7387 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I tried this - it carbonated like hell but sadly the flavor was on the yeasty side (not pleasant), I think my ginger bug is to blame. Probably will prepare another ginger bug and try again. It won't hurt if I used the beer sanitizer soap as well.

    • @FermentationAdventure
      @FermentationAdventure  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi! Glad to hear your tried this recipe. Yes, it is plenty carbonated without even bottling! Does your ginger bug taste yeasty? And how long did you ferment your ginger ale?

    • @leobalan7387
      @leobalan7387 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@FermentationAdventure Yes, the ginger bug tasted very yeasty. I fermented for four days and bottled two days. Do you think it will work without ginger bug?

    • @FermentationAdventure
      @FermentationAdventure  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      You can definitely make ginger ale without a ginger bug, it just might take longer and the ginger bug usually ensures you'll get the right kind of bacteria in your ginger ale. You could try a new ginger bug and not ferment as long, maybe 3 days. Same as your ginger ale - you could try using your current ginger bug but not fermenting it as long. Perhaps 3 days primary fermentation and then 1 day of bottling. The yeasty taste happens after longer fermentation, so you could try less time. Hope that helps!

  • @aaryaa1969
    @aaryaa1969 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Is there alcohol ..?

    • @FermentationAdventure
      @FermentationAdventure  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes, alcohol is a natural biproduct during the fermentation process so it will become more alcoholic the longer you ferment it. For very little alcohol, try fermenting only a few days. If you want to check out how quickly the alcohol gets created, check out this video: th-cam.com/video/86SwZyUbtF0/w-d-xo.html

  • @monicam5517
    @monicam5517 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I had made my ginger bug
    and my syrup to make my ginger ale. I had what I thought was bubbles, but I think it was yeast. I was going to bottle my ginger ale, but I had a thick syrup gooey mess.
    So disappointing!

    • @FermentationAdventure
      @FermentationAdventure  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Oh no Monica! We've had batches that his has happened to before. The only thing you can do is to throw it out and sanitize everything really well. I think it's a bad bacteria that thickens the liquid to more of a syrup. It's annoying but it happens to all of us! Good luck!

  • @trishabee2229
    @trishabee2229 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I like my fermented drinks with out carbonation. Weird I know

    • @FermentationAdventure
      @FermentationAdventure  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Not everyone likes carbonation and sometimes we make it in a large mason jar without carbonating it just to save ourselves a little time instead of bottling it. It's still very delicious. Thanks for watching!

  • @dimasramirez-he2he
    @dimasramirez-he2he หลายเดือนก่อน

    Comiensen explicar

  • @missyleonis
    @missyleonis 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I've made a light gingerale by using ginger tea and a home made sugar syrup or honey. I found that making a ginger infused sugar syrup is too spicy for me to handle, and steeping the ginger in the finished syrup doesn't work. It either comes out too strong, or has no ginger flavor. Making a strong ginger tea, adding it to ginger bug with syrup or honey makes a light ginger flavored soda without it being overpowering for those who have sensitive palets. Just a suggestion. The ginger juice might work if I were to heavily dilute it first.

    • @FermentationAdventure
      @FermentationAdventure  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks so much for the ideas Melissandra! It's definitely a spicy ginger ale and could be watered down to make it a little less spicy. Good ideas!

  • @mariannereno8501
    @mariannereno8501 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    😋💖

  • @RegineTheodore
    @RegineTheodore ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Aren't you losing a lot of nutritional value using a centrifugal juicer rather than a masticating juicer?

    • @FermentationAdventure
      @FermentationAdventure  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      We've heard that you would probably get more nutrition from a masticating juicer since it wouldn't be aerating the juice and heating it up. If we had a masticating juicer we'd be using that one but feel free to use either one! 😊

  • @totoksutasno5839
    @totoksutasno5839 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Teks Indonesia please.....

  • @dorothylockhart3853
    @dorothylockhart3853 ปีที่แล้ว

    What if you bottled it right off the bat I made my mixture and bottled it right away

  • @geodav5700
    @geodav5700 ปีที่แล้ว

    Is arthur ok dw?

  • @b.z9940
    @b.z9940 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Add Citrus Blossom Honey 😊thank me later

  • @gfiweb3
    @gfiweb3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    2 and half men

    • @FermentationAdventure
      @FermentationAdventure  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Ha! Paul gets that somewhat often actually... 😆

  • @kareembukola182
    @kareembukola182 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can I drink this while breastfeed

  • @fonsalvarado
    @fonsalvarado ปีที่แล้ว

    USA measurements are all over the place 😂, cant you guys just use litres and millilitres?

  • @harrysollmer1644
    @harrysollmer1644 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Juice is great but dangerous! How because you drink not chew it so there's no emymes being created by The chewing and The saliva....