Homemade ginger ale

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Bignate603

Bignate603

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

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Bignate603 said:
I'm wondering how much the yeast will affect the flavor. I'm not sure I'd like yeasty ginger ale.
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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

Joseph F

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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:
 
Born2bwire

Born2bwire

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Joseph F said:
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?
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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.
 
Joseph F

Joseph F

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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.
 
zinfamous

zinfamous

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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

Joseph F

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zinfamous said:
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!
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Bingo. That's what the recipe called for, and what I used.
 
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Crono

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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

zinfamous

No Lifer
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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

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I wonder if a good yeast from a brewing supply store would produce a cleaner flavor. Baking yeast makes some funny tastes.
 
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basslover1

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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

zinfamous

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sourceninja said:
I wonder if a good yeast from a brewing supply store would produce a cleaner flavor. Baking yeast makes some funny tastes.
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add more ginger?

so, no lemons on hand, but I have:

2 limes
2 pink grapefruit
1 blood orange.

what say you, AT?

:hmm:
 
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