Ginger Ale

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  • on March 18, 2013

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    Thank you Alton! It was my first trial at making ginger ale which I love. For my personal taste I would add more ginger and some honey but I loved it just as is.

    What are the caloreis per ounce?
    Thanks agai.
    maripo

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  • on October 18, 2012

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    love this recipe. this ale is easy to "brew" and tastes good with white rum :

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  • on June 30, 2012

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    Pretty good drink. There are a lot of things that might not work when brewing your on ale, even ginger ale, so a little trial and error is needed for this one. But, even if it doesn't work out the way you hope for, it goes pretty well with some silver coin tequila or light rum.

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  • on November 29, 2011

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    Even easier: save the water from making the candied Ginger! I had about 2 cups left that I added 24oz(1.5 lbs. sugar to. I put the syrup in a quart jar for later, but for those who want to make a gallon thats the amount of syrup you need.

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  • on August 30, 2011

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    I love this recipe! It's a big hit with my family and friends. I usually let the ginger "steep" overnight before using it though. I then reboil to kill any microbes, chill in the ice bath as suggested and follow the recipe from there. I think it creates a richer and smoother flavor. Thanks Alton!

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  • on April 26, 2011

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    I like it not to sweet just refreshing

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  • on February 12, 2011

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    Good, but not great. If you look in old beverage and "receipt" books (or Stephen Cresswell's more recent volume on home made root-beers you'll find that this one is pretty basic. Citrus oils add another dimension. The zest of a lemon or orange per gallon is enough. A little bit of cayenne adds a nice bite. As with all fermented beverages yeast makes a difference. 1/8 tsp of ale or champagne yeast instead of the bread yeast will give a better taste. Gingerol isn't very water soluble. A little alcohol or glycerin makes a difference.

    Yes, fermentation makes alcohol. But we're talking 0.2-0.4% tops. A gallon would give you about as much alcohol as one mild beer. You're about as likely to get high eating sourdough bread.

    Most of all, ditch the used plastic bottles. They're prone to failure and hard to sanitize. Wild yeasts and bacteria can give really unpleasant flavors. Bail-top bottles - available from any homebrewing supply store - are easier to clean and can be reused for decades.

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  • on February 03, 2011

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    This is great for root beer too! Do it the same way but without the ginger. Instead, add 1 T root beer extract (I found mine at Wal-Mart after the syrup has cooled. However I don't add the lemon. Oh and you can also try 1 T vanilla and you have cream soda :

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  • on January 10, 2011

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    Love Ginger ale

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  • on December 20, 2010

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    This recipe tasted very good. I added additional ginger and spices for an extra kick. However I did not like the smell the yeast imparted on the finished product. Overall, very good, I definitely reccomend it.

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