Ginger beer

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Ginger Beer

Ginger beer (/ˈdʒɪndʒər bɪər/) is a carbonated drink that is flavored primarily with ginger and sweetened with sugar or artificial sweeteners.

Etymology

The term "ginger beer" originated in the mid-18th century in England. The word "ginger" comes from the Middle English gingivere, from Old English gingifer, from Medieval Latin gingiber, from Greek zingiberis, from Prakrit (Middle Indic) singabera, from Sanskrit śṛṅgaveram, from śṛṅga "horn" + vera "body", from the supposed resemblance of the root to a horned animal. The word "beer" comes from Old English bēor, from Proto-Germanic *beuzą.

Ingredients

The main ingredients of ginger beer include ginger, sugar, water, lemon juice, and a fermentation starter such as yeast or a ginger beer plant.

Production

Ginger beer is produced by the natural fermentation of prepared ginger spice, yeast and sugar. Its origins date from the colonial spice trade with the Orient and the sugar-producing islands of the Caribbean.

Related Terms

  • Ginger ale: A carbonated soft drink flavored with ginger. It is often used as a non-alcoholic mixer in cocktails.
  • Ginger wine: A fortified wine made from a fermented blend of ground ginger root and raisins.
  • Ginger beer plant: A symbiotic culture of bacteria and yeast (SCOBY), used in the production of ginger beer.

Health Benefits

Ginger beer has several potential health benefits due to the medicinal properties of ginger. These include relieving nausea, reducing inflammation, and improving digestion.

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