Ginger Beer

The commercial brand in South Africa is Stoney, but this is the easiest thing to make for literally pennies. Compared with the purchased product. I would drink my home brewed beer any day!

• Ready In: 36 hrs 5 mins
• Yields: 2 gallons

Ingredients

• 2  gallons water
• 1  cup fresh ginger, grated
• 1⁄2 cup raisins
• 2  tablespoons dry yeast
• 5  cups sugar
• 1  tablespoon cream of tartar (optional)

Directions

1. Bring the water to a boil and add ginger, sugar and cream of tartar, if using.
2. Allow to cool to body temperature then add the yeast and raisins.
3. Place in a container with lid and leave undisturbed for 36 hours.
4. Strain through sieve or cheesecloth and bottle.