Homemade ginger ale

[Joseph F]

Hey guys, I am about to make some ginger ale following this recipe:
http://biology.clc.uc.edu/fankhauser/Cheese/Ginger_Ale_Ag0.htm
It seems almost too simple, so can anyone recommend something else I should throw in the mix to spice it up a bit?

 

[Crono]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1fxW5NslBfA

 

[Joseph F]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1fxW5NslBfA

Nice idea, but I don't have a $700 vaporizer on hand.
I was thinking more along the lines of herbs and spices you'd think would go well with the ale.

 

[Crono]

Nice idea, but I don't have a $700 vaporizer on hand.
I was thinking more along the lines of herbs and spices you'd think would go well with the ale.

A pinch of cinnamon would do.

 

[Joseph F]

And perhaps, a pinch of nutmeg to go with it.

 

[Crono]

And perhaps, a pinch of nutmeg to go with it.

Damn this thread, now I want to make some ginger ale, too.

 

[BladeVenom]

Sounds good. Make candied ginger with any excess ginger.

 

[Bignate603]

I just realized that I have everything needed to make this... Hmm...

 

[thecrecarc]

Theres also an recipe on root beer... hmmm

 

[Joseph F]

Theres also an recipe on root beer... hmmm

I wanted to make that one, but I don't have any root beer extract.
I think I'll order some, soon.

 

[Bignate603]

I'm wondering how much the yeast will affect the flavor. I'm not sure I'd like yeasty ginger ale.

 

[BladeVenom]

I'm wondering how much the yeast will affect the flavor. I'm not sure I'd like yeasty ginger ale.

You could probably use baking powder to give it some carbonation. If you use lemon juice, you could just use baking soda to produce the CO2.

 

[Joseph F]

It has started! I'll report back in two or three days, when it's done.
BTW, this should have an alcohol content of ~0.5% when it's done. :awe:

 

[Iron Woode]

Good Eats ginger ale recipe

 

[Born2bwire]

Hey guys, I am about to make some ginger ale following this recipe:
http://biology.clc.uc.edu/fankhauser/Cheese/Ginger_Ale_Ag0.htm
It seems almost too simple, so can anyone recommend something else I should throw in the mix to spice it up a bit?

Sugar, ginger, water and yeast do make for a pretty good homemade ginger ale. I've done Alton Brown's recipe. I have been toying with adding a bit of cayenne pepper to give it a bit more bite though.

 

[FoBoT]

you know what is even better, i haven't had this in many years, but i love it
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sima_(mead)
http://scandinavianfood.about.com/od/beverages/r/SpringMead.htm

 

[Joseph F]

Update: It's fucking awesome!
I put in: 2 Tbsp of Ginger (run through a lemon zester)
3 Tbsp of Lemon juice
3/4 Cups of sugar
1/4 Tsp of Baker's yeast
and a pinch of Cinnamon and freshly-ground nutmeg.

 

[ch33zw1z]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1fxW5NslBfA

awesome machine.

 

[zinfamous]

I keep meaning to try this myself.

marked.

I wonder if regular 'ol active dry yeast will work? i think it is the same as baker's yeast. I have a limitless supply!

Hmm, I actually have a limitless supply of brewer's yeast, too. I'm thinking it would be more tolerant to alcohol, if I add more and more sugar...

:hmm:

 

[Joseph F]

I keep meaning to try this myself.

marked.

I wonder if regular 'ol active dry yeast will work? i think it is the same as baker's yeast. I have a limitless supply!

Bingo. That's what the recipe called for, and what I used.

 

[Crono]

Sweet, was waiting for the update.

I'm going to buy the ingredients on Friday, make some this weekend. I love root beer, so I may try that next week.

 

[zinfamous]

I do have ginger that needs to be zested soon, and lemons that need something done with them....

dang, I think I only need containers.

 

[sourceninja]

I wonder if a good yeast from a brewing supply store would produce a cleaner flavor. Baking yeast makes some funny tastes.

 

[basslover1]

I saw that AB ginger ale a few weeks ago I've been meaning to do this since I have a hand of ginger that's been in my fridge for a long time.

 

[zinfamous]

I wonder if a good yeast from a brewing supply store would produce a cleaner flavor. Baking yeast makes some funny tastes.

add more ginger?

so, no lemons on hand, but I have:

2 limes
2 pink grapefruit
1 blood orange.

what say you, AT?

:hmm: