Almost all types of beer are conventionally divided into two large classes - ale and lager. In addition to them, there are independent variations of the foamy drink. They do not belong to two large groups. These exceptions include ginger beer.
What is ginger ale
Alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks in the modern world are presented in a fairly wide assortment. Of the variety, a lot of ginger ale is known. This is a beer that has some differences from a regular foamy drink. Fast top fermentation at high temperatures is the difference in the manufacturing process.
But the appearance of ale and ordinary beer are the same. By the way, some brewers have their own recipe for creating alcoholic ale with the addition of hops.
Ginger ale is drunk both hot and cold. A cold drink perfectly quenches thirst and gives freshness, and a hot one can warm you in the cold. You can drink ale as a separate drink, as well as make wonderful alcoholic cocktails, where it will be the basis.
What ale is made of
What is a part of beer:
- Ginger.
- Saccharomyces florentinus (a fungal bacterium that is used for fermentation).
- Water.
- Sugar.
- Lemon juice.
Beer history
Ginger beer has been made for a very long time. In the mid-18th century in England (Yorkshire) were engaged in the development of his recipe. At the same time, ginger chips were simply added to the mug. In most pubs in England, the visitor could add the prefix “ginger” to any of his drinks. At the entrances were barrels of grated ginger, which, if desired, were added to their beer mugs.
Nevertheless, the honorary name of the inventor of ginger ale belongs to the American pharmacist and surgeon Thomas Cantrell. In the 1870s, he was the first to show the world his recipe. In the US, the drink has become extremely popular. When the Prohibition was there, El replaced other alcoholic drinks and took their place. America and Canada had periods when sales of ginger drink exceeded the total turnover of cider and hopped beer.
Benefit
Ginger beer is very effective during colds and inflammatory processes. The main component of the drink is ginger. It has good healing qualities. The composition of this fragrant seasoning is rich in vitamins and minerals. There is a predominance of magnesium, silicon, phosphorus, potassium, calcium, vitamin C and other substances important for the body. Ginger is also known as an excellent pain reliever, anti-inflammatory and sedative.
It should be noted the beneficial effect of ginger on the digestive system. Its antibacterial properties can rid the body of parasites in the intestines. Amino acids will eliminate the effects of dysbiosis and normalize cholesterol. Due to the ability of ginger to accelerate the metabolism, it can be used as an adjuvant during weight loss.
Contraindications
Despite the beneficial properties of ginger ale, it has some contraindications. It is not recommended to drink it for those who have low blood pressure, peptic ulcer and gallstone disease, a period of exacerbation of inflammatory skin diseases, bleeding of different locations, and also it is undesirable to use for pregnant and lactating women.
Varieties of ale
Initially, ginger ale was only an alcoholic drink, but in the process there was also a non-alcoholic version. Currently, when the phrase "ginger ale" is used, they usually think of a carbonated soft drink, which contains natural ginger extract, lemon and cane sugar. To taste, this mixture resembles lemonade.
However, today there is also the manufacture of real alcoholic ginger ale - based on a classic ancient recipe. This ale is light and dark. Dark ale has a brown tint and pronounced ginger taste. During its manufacture, in addition to hops, add an extract of ginger and spices.
Features of use
While beer is consumed with appetizers, ales are drunk without anything. This peculiar canon exists now in England. There, by the way, this drink is considered traditional historical. Sometimes it even finds its application in cooking - it is used in desserts, soups, non-alcoholic cocktails, in cape and fish batter, and it is also added to seafood soup (with oysters and crab), cheese stew and onion broth.
Alcohol-free ginger beer recipe
Ingredients:
- Peeled and finely chopped ginger - 200 g.
- Filtered water - 450 ml.
- Sugar - 225 g.
- Sparkling water - 115 ml.
- Lime juice - a few drops.
- Lemon - a few slices.
Cooking method:
Pour filtered water into a saucepan, put on fire and bring to a boil. When boiling add ginger. Reduce heat and cook for 5 minutes. Infuse the mixture for 25 minutes. Strain the liquid. In another bowl, prepare syrup - dissolve sugar in filtered and boiled water (one cup is enough). Mix half a glass of ginger juice, a third glass of syrup and half a glass of mineral water. In small quantities add honey and lime juice. Before serving, decorate the mug with lemon slices.
Alcoholic Ginger Beer Recipe
Ingredients:
- 15 g of dry yeast.
- 4 l of water.
- 150 ml of white wine.
- 400 g of sugar.
- 30 g of crushed ginger.
Cooking:
- In a bowl, mix ginger, sugar and wine.
- Pour the resulting mixture with hot water, mix thoroughly and allow to cool to 30 ° C.
- Pour dry yeast, stir and leave for 3 hours.
- After time, pour the liquid into a glass container and put it under the water seal.
- After 2 days, strain the future drink through cheesecloth, bottle and tightly close, refrigerate for another day.
- As a result of all the procedures, alcoholic ginger ale will turn out, it will look like a real drink.
Ginger root is both a seasoning, a medicine, and even an aphrodisiac. This South Asian plant gained the greatest distribution in the 19th century. It is often used in confectionery and meat sauces, jam is made from it and added to kvass, it is one of the components of curry seasoning. Ginger received great recognition as an additive to liquors and beer and as the main component in the composition of beer. The ale is especially popular with the British. This foamy low-alcohol drink has long been included in the menu of English pubs. Ginger beer is also one of the favorite drinks in the USA and Australia.