Fermentation Secrets: How to Make Homemade Ginger Beer

Nothing beats the bold, refreshing fizz of homemade ginger beer — and it’s easier to make than you think! 🍺✨

In this recipe, I’ll walk you through two ways to brew ginger beer right in your kitchen:

• Classic Ginger Beer → Spicy, naturally fizzy, and packed with probiotics.

• Strawberry Ginger Beer → A fruity twist that’s bright, sweet, and refreshing. (Think strawberry Fanta on steroids!) 🍓

Both versions use a simple fermentation process powered by a ginger bug. With just a few ingredients, you’ll get that satisfying sparkle without preservatives or shortcuts. Perfect over ice, mixed into cocktails, or enjoyed on its own.

👨‍🍳 Whether you’re into fermentation, DIY drinks, or unique flavor combos, this recipe will bring ginger beer to life in your home!

Watch the Full Recipe Video Here!

📝 Ingredients & Tools for Brewing Perfect Homemade Ginger Beer at Home

Ginger Bug (Day 1–7)

• 20 g (2 tbsp) grated organic ginger

• ¼ cup (50 ml) filtered water

• 12.5 g (1 tbsp) organic sugar

(Feed daily until day 7, then once a week to maintain)

Ginger Solution

• 150–200 g (1½ cups) chopped organic ginger

• 200 g (1 cup) organic sugar

• 2000 ml (2.1 qts) filtered water

Ginger Beer

• 1.5 qts ginger solution

• 150 g (⅔ cup) ginger bug

Strawberry Ginger Beer

• 1.5 qts ginger solution

• 150 g (⅔ cup) ginger bug

• 450 g (16 oz) strawberry purée

Tools I Use

• Fermentation Bottles

• Digital Scale

• Spider Strainer Set

• Stainless Steel Fine Mesh Strainer

• Microplane Zester

• Vitamix Blender

• Bench Scraper

• Chef Knife – Gyuto 8.2”

• Made In Cookware Frying Pan

• Hedley & Bennett Apron

🍺 Method

1. Make the Ginger Bug

   • Combine ginger, sugar, and water.

   • Feed daily with the same ratio for 7 days.

     
     

2. Prepare Ginger Solution

   • Simmer ginger, sugar, and water for 5 minutes.

   • Let it cool completely before adding ginger bug.

     
     

3. Brew the Ginger Beer

   • Mix 1.5 qts ginger solution with 150 g ginger bug.

   • For strawberry version, add 450 g strawberry purée.

     
     

4. Ferment

   • Store in a cool dark place.

   • Burp daily to release pressure.

   • Ready in 2–3 days once carbonation is strong.

     
     

5. Chill & Enjoy

   • Refrigerate fully before serving.

   • Pour over ice or use as a cocktail mixer.

 

Serving Ideas

• Classic ginger beer over ice with lime.

• Strawberry ginger beer as a refreshing mocktail.

• Mix with rum or vodka for a natural cocktail twist.