Gemmer (ginger beer)

Gemmer (ginger beer)
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  • Makes 10 litres
  • Easy
  • Dairy free
  • 5 minutes, plus 24 hours’ fermentation time
Woolworths is committed to sustainability via our good business journey. Seasonal (and other) products might not always be in stock.

During the first lockdown, we saw many iterations of pineapple and ginger beer. My research tells me that a few tricks are used to add sweetness, including the use of raisins or pineapple skins. Feel free to experiment. Gemmer is great with charred limes.

Ingredients

  • 38 g ground ginger
  • 1 t dry active yeast
  • 1 t cream of tartar
  • 90 g fresh ginger
  • 8 large lemongrass stalks
  • 1.8 kg smashed sugar
  • 10 litres lukewarm water

Cooking Instructions

1. Place all the ingredients in a large saucepan. Stir well and ensure the sugar has dissolved. Cover and leave at room temperature for 24–30 hours.

2. Strain through a fine cloth. At this point the ginger beer is ready to be bottled and refrigerated. Serve with ice and charred limes.

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Photographs: Toby Murphy
Production: Abigail Donnelly

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