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mom’s ginger beer brewing in the sun 
The above scene and bottle feel as though they have always been with me, they occur with such comforting regularity. Ginger beer is something that is enjoyed by both Trinis and Jamaicans however in my experience many Trinis enjoy theirs much weaker than my mother makes hers. Many people can’t drink my mom’sginger beer without looking for a fire hydrant at first. However they quickly return with an empty glass asking for a refill once their tastebuds recover from the initial shock! 
Of course I love my mom’s way and that’s what I am sharing with you, however if you are looking for something more along the mild side simply reduce the steeping period to one day 
You may also want to add lime juice at Step 7. it makes for a refreshing alternate !
Carmen’s Jamaican Ginger Beer
1. Peel 1lb of ginger – peel and blend with as much water as needed to get a good pulp
2. Put in large glass bottle
3. Set in sun for 2 days
4. Bring inside and strain
5. Add more water (about 1liter) and squeeze the grated ginger in this water. Bang out the ging !!
6. Discard the used and abused ginger.
7. Add more water. You want about a gallon.
8. Add 1.5lbs granulated sugar
9. Pour into clean bottles.
10. Add 4 to 5 cloves per bottle.
11. Allow to ‘rest’ on the counter for two days before refrigerating.
HOTT!!!
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This post was originally published December 5, 2006. It has been updated twice since then.
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I looove ginger beer, but have never had it homemade, I’m sure I’ve been missing out!
I looove ginger beer, but have never had it homemade, I’m sure I’ve been missing out!
Oh you should definitely try making your own
It’s not that hard either 
But be prepared, it has a really strong BITE!! 
lovely tho 
Oh you should definitely try making your own
It’s not that hard either 
But be prepared, it has a really strong BITE!! 
lovely tho 
DO you make wine too? seems like everyone in Trini Makes wine including my mom…and it tastes really good!
DO you make wine too? seems like everyone in Trini Makes wine including my mom…and it tastes really good!
DO you make wine too? seems like everyone in Trini Makes wine including my mom…and it tastes really good!
Marsha – ah missed out on the wine trend.. i dunno why… well mommy not familiar with it, and I don’ think my father is either cos he is kinda first generation himself (long story).. but chile i found a recipe for Five Fingers wine… and i curious to try! that and pommecythere wine
and pomerac wine lolz!!! I never tasted any of them tho 
People must be keeping their stocks from me 
Marsha – ah missed out on the wine trend.. i dunno why… well mommy not familiar with it, and I don’ think my father is either cos he is kinda first generation himself (long story).. but chile i found a recipe for Five Fingers wine… and i curious to try! that and pommecythere wine
and pomerac wine lolz!!! I never tasted any of them tho 
People must be keeping their stocks from me 
ooo yum! i love ginger beer! do you think leaving it on the heating pad where i ferment my kombucha would work? there is not much sun this time of year, and bottles outside would probly shatter cause we are having a fierce freeze.
ooo yum! i love ginger beer! do you think leaving it on the heating pad where i ferment my kombucha would work? there is not much sun this time of year, and bottles outside would probly shatter cause we are having a fierce freeze.
Boo – yes a heating pad would help (you may have to double the length of time depending on the temperature), also a good option is leaving it in a gas oven with the pilot light on
Boo – yes a heating pad would help (you may have to double the length of time depending on the temperature), also a good option is leaving it in a gas oven with the pilot light on
Boo – yes a heating pad would help (you may have to double the length of time depending on the temperature), also a good option is leaving it in a gas oven with the pilot light on
Boo – yes a heating pad would help (you may have to double the length of time depending on the temperature), also a good option is leaving it in a gas oven with the pilot light on
we only have electric (i get sick from gas) but i will try the heating pad thing with a half batch and see how it goes. oooh i lOVE ginger beer!!
we only have electric (i get sick from gas) but i will try the heating pad thing with a half batch and see how it goes. oooh i lOVE ginger beer!!
I don't mean to sound dense, but i've never had ginger beer. does it actually contain any alcohol?
Hi Amy, the beer refers to the fermentation that is involved in its creation. However the actual alcoholic content of this recipe is negligible to the point of 0
Hope that helps!
Hi Amy, the beer refers to the fermentation that is involved in its creation. However the actual alcoholic content of this recipe is negligible to the point of 0
Hope that helps!
I don't mean to sound dense, but i've never had ginger beer. does it actually contain any alcohol?
I don't mean to sound dense, but i've never had ginger beer. does it actually contain any alcohol?
Hi Amy, the beer refers to the fermentation that is involved in its creation. However the actual alcoholic content of this recipe is negligible to the point of 0
Hope that helps!
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I am in the process of making this ginger beer. I am on step 4 after sun brewing the ginger. I would like to know if the mixture is supposed to smell funky? lol It alarmed the entire front of the house. Is this normal, or has it gone bad? I proceeded with through to step 11, it is now set to rest on the counter for two days before refrigeration.