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So, I was given a bottle of Jamaican Ginger Ale.....

Iron Woode

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wow, is that ever strong.

Drinking that straight is a real challenge.

maybe I should try it mixed with something?

and I thought Vernor's was strong.

:Q
 

Juddog

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Originally posted by: Iron Woode
wow, is that ever strong.

Drinking that straight is a real challenge.

maybe I should try it mixed with something?

and I thought Vernor's was strong.

:Q

The "ginger brew" or "ginger beer" is actually even stronger (they are both non-alcoholic).

They are great for when you're sick, for some reason nothing settles my stomach better when I have a cold or sore throat better than a nice glass of ginger brew.
 

Juddog

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This is my favorite variant of ginger brew; it's not super sweet like the Stewart's version.
 
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Lola

I have also had this and it is certainly REAL ginger beer!!
Very good with lots of ice or I even like it warm to hot.
 

PepePeru

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Reed's is good stuff.
Kinda pricey, but I love the Ginger Beer, it definitely has a kick / bite to it.
 

BlackTigers

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Speaking of ginger, does anyone know why Vernors is the first thing I try to drink when I get sick? It helps....but I don't know why.
 

zinfamous

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Originally posted by: Juddog
Originally posted by: Iron Woode
wow, is that ever strong.

Drinking that straight is a real challenge.

maybe I should try it mixed with something?

and I thought Vernor's was strong.

:Q

The "ginger brew" or "ginger beer" is actually even stronger (they are both non-alcoholic).

They are great for when you're sick, for some reason nothing settles my stomach better when I have a cold or sore throat better than a nice glass of ginger brew.

Ginger Beer is excellent. consume with some spicy Jerk chicken! :evil:

Ginger drinks have been a long-time favorite folk remedy in many parts of the world. good stuff.
 
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Lola

Originally posted by: BlackTigers
Speaking of ginger, does anyone know why Vernors is the first thing I try to drink when I get sick? It helps....but I don't know why.

Ginger is a natural remedy to settle ones stomach. It is amazing if you are motion sick. Beats most medicines.
However, funny thing is... taking too much of it can have the opposite effect.
 

zinfamous

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Originally posted by: Lola
Originally posted by: BlackTigers
Speaking of ginger, does anyone know why Vernors is the first thing I try to drink when I get sick? It helps....but I don't know why.

Ginger is a natural remedy to settle ones stomach. It is amazing if you are motion sick. Beats most medicines.
However, funny thing is... taking too much of it can have the opposite effect.

just like fiber. ;)
 

foghorn67

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Originally posted by: Lola
Originally posted by: BlackTigers
Speaking of ginger, does anyone know why Vernors is the first thing I try to drink when I get sick? It helps....but I don't know why.

Ginger is a natural remedy to settle ones stomach. It is amazing if you are motion sick. Beats most medicines.
However, funny thing is... taking too much of it can have the opposite effect.

It's great stuff when I am sick. Flu shots were last week, and the topic of some conversations were about being sick. When I mentioned Vernor's are just plain Ginger Ale, some looked puzzled. Only a couple of folks could relate.
I also eat saltine crackers with the ginger ale.