MaudeBlack
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Haha!“What’ll you be having, Ms?”
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A box of tissues so I can have a big cry, please.
And a side of ibuprofen.
Xx
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Haha!“What’ll you be having, Ms?”
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Coming right up. Sorry you’re not feeling well Maude. Not fun.Haha!
A box of tissues so I can have a big cry, please.
And a side of ibuprofen.
Xx
Gok Wan was the easiest. We were talking to people with Internet issues. So getting to say it was just asking the caller to type an IP address.Interesting foursome there
“We haven’t Gok Wan but two special deals for you”
FIERY GINGER BEER.ooh send it me pleeeze...hic!
oh bless. Maybe you shudda warmed up firstJust done some yoga, my body now aches in places I didn't know about
I need to do something for my lower back.Just done some yoga, my body now aches in places I didn't know about
Bloody hell, for a moment I thought it was going to be difficult!FIERY GINGER BEER.
Should produce 38-40 pints, at an ABV of 6-9%
Ingredients:-
- Fresh Root Ginger: 1.5 kg to 2 kg (grated or blended with skin on for maximum fire)
- Sugar: 2.5 kg to 3 kg (White granulated for a dry finish, or mix with brown sugar for more body/caramel notes)
- Lemons/Limes: 6-8 large juiced, zest of 2-3
- Cream of Tartar: 4-5 tsp (provides body)
- Yeast: 1-2 packets of Champagne Yeast
- Water: To top up to 23 Litres (5 Gallons)
- Optional: 1 tsp Yeast Nutrient (recommended)
Equipment:-
- Large pot (at least 10 litres)
- 25-litre Fermenting Bucket with lid and airlock
- Muslin cloth or fine strainer
- Sanitizer
- Bottles (plastic bottles are recommended for high-pressure ginger beer)
Process:-
- Thoroughly wash the ginger and grate it (or blitz in a food processor). Zest 2-3 lemons/limes and juice all of them.
- Bring 4-5 litres of water to a boil in your large pot. Add the grated ginger, lemon/lime zest, and cream of tartar. Simmer for 15-20 minutes to extract the flavor and heat.
- Remove the pot from heat and stir in the sugar until completely dissolved.
- Allow the mixture to cool to room temperature. Strain the mixture through a muslin cloth or fine sieve into your sanitized fermenting bucket, squeezing the ginger pulp to get all the liquid out.
- Add the lemon/lime juice to the bucket. Top up the bucket to the 23-litre mark with cold, filtered water (I usually buy bottled water) .
- Ensure the temperature is between 20-25°C. Add the yeast & nutrient if using, seal with the lid and airlock.
- Store in a cool, dark place (18-22°C) for 1-2 weeks or until the airlock has stopped bubbling. The gravity should ideally finish between 1.010 and 1.006 for a dry/balanced beer.
Bottle and Carbonate:-
- Once fermentation is complete, siphon into bottles, adding roughly 1 teaspoon of sugar per 500ml bottle for carbonation. Store at room temperature for 3-7 days to build pressure, then move to a cool place.
Notes:-
- Fire Levels: For a "fire-breathing" ginger beer, use closer to 2kg of ginger. If you prefer it less intense, use 1kg
- Avoid Bitterness: When zesting, avoid the white pith, which can make the brew bitter.
- Safety: This brew can produce significant carbonation. Using plastic pop bottles allows you to check pressure; they should feel rock-hard when ready.
I would and will use bottles for preserving juices and similar items. They are made of glass, but the caps are designed to allow excess pressure to escape.FIERY GINGER BEER.
Should produce 38-40 pints, at an ABV of 6-9%
Ingredients:-
- Fresh Root Ginger: 1.5 kg to 2 kg (grated or blended with skin on for maximum fire)
- Sugar: 2.5 kg to 3 kg (White granulated for a dry finish, or mix with brown sugar for more body/caramel notes)
- Lemons/Limes: 6-8 large juiced, zest of 2-3
- Cream of Tartar: 4-5 tsp (provides body)
- Yeast: 1-2 packets of Champagne Yeast
- Water: To top up to 23 Litres (5 Gallons)
- Optional: 1 tsp Yeast Nutrient (recommended)
Equipment:-
- Large pot (at least 10 litres)
- 25-litre Fermenting Bucket with lid and airlock
- Muslin cloth or fine strainer
- Sanitizer
- Bottles (plastic bottles are recommended for high-pressure ginger beer)
Process:-
- Thoroughly wash the ginger and grate it (or blitz in a food processor). Zest 2-3 lemons/limes and juice all of them.
- Bring 4-5 litres of water to a boil in your large pot. Add the grated ginger, lemon/lime zest, and cream of tartar. Simmer for 15-20 minutes to extract the flavor and heat.
- Remove the pot from heat and stir in the sugar until completely dissolved.
- Allow the mixture to cool to room temperature. Strain the mixture through a muslin cloth or fine sieve into your sanitized fermenting bucket, squeezing the ginger pulp to get all the liquid out.
- Add the lemon/lime juice to the bucket. Top up the bucket to the 23-litre mark with cold, filtered water (I usually buy bottled water) .
- Ensure the temperature is between 20-25°C. Add the yeast & nutrient if using, seal with the lid and airlock.
- Store in a cool, dark place (18-22°C) for 1-2 weeks or until the airlock has stopped bubbling. The gravity should ideally finish between 1.010 and 1.006 for a dry/balanced beer.
Bottle and Carbonate:-
- Once fermentation is complete, siphon into bottles, adding roughly 1 teaspoon of sugar per 500ml bottle for carbonation. Store at room temperature for 3-7 days to build pressure, then move to a cool place.
Notes:-
- Fire Levels: For a "fire-breathing" ginger beer, use closer to 2kg of ginger. If you prefer it less intense, use 1kg
- Avoid Bitterness: When zesting, avoid the white pith, which can make the brew bitter.
- Safety: This brew can produce significant carbonation. Using plastic pop bottles allows you to check pressure; they should feel rock-hard when ready.
I know. It's so easy.Bloody hell, for a moment I thought it was going to be difficult!
I live in a small 2 bedroom appartment, where the feck do i put all that?I know. It's so easy.
Lol, Ive made homebrew next to my bed before.I live in a small 2 bedroom appartment, where the feck do i put all that?
you have a problem!Lol, Ive made homebrew next to my bed before.
that might be a good ideaYou want me to make it a smaller amount for you?
Ok so here is a DemiJohn sized amount. I asked AI to reduce it for you and check that it would still be Viable.you have a problem!
that might be a good idea
thank you lovelyOk so here is a DemiJohn sized amount. I asked AI to reduce it for you and check that it would still be Viable.
FIERY GINGER BEER – 5 L BREW
Batch Size: 5 Litres
Yield: ~9 pints
Estimated ABV: 6–9%
Style: Dry, hot, high‑carbonation ginger beer
INGREDIENTS
- Fresh root ginger: 330–435 g (grated or blended, skin on)
- Sugar: 540–650 g (white for dry, part brown for body)
- Lemons/Limes: 1½–2 large, juiced
- Zest: ½–1 lemon/lime (no white pith)
- Cream of Tartar: ¾–1 tsp
- Champagne yeast: ¼–½ packet
- Yeast nutrient (optional): ¼ tsp
- Water: To 5 L total
EQUIPMENT
- Large pot (5+ L)
- Fermenter (6–10 L) with lid & airlock
- Muslin cloth or fine strainer
- Sanitiser
- Plastic bottles (recommended)
METHOD
Finish gravity target: 1.010 → 1.006
- Wash and grate/blitz ginger. Zest and juice citrus.
- Bring 1–1.2 L water to a boil.
- Add ginger, zest, and cream of tartar. Simmer 15–20 min.
- Remove from heat. Stir in sugar until fully dissolved.
- Cool to room temperature.
- Strain into a sanitised fermenter, squeezing pulp well.
- Add citrus juice. Top up to 5 L with cold filtered water.
- Ensure 20–25°C, add yeast (and nutrient if used).
- Seal and ferment at 18–22°C for 7–14 days.
BOTTLING & CARBONATION
- Add 1 tsp sugar per 500 ml bottle
- Bottle, cap, and store warm 3–7 days
- Chill or move cool once bottles feel rock‑hard
FIRE LEVEL GUIDE
- 330 g ginger: Warm & drinkable
- 380 g ginger: Bold heat
- 435 g ginger: Fire‑breathing
SAFETY NOTES
- High carbonation. Use plastic bottles only.
- Check pressure daily during conditioning.
- Chill immediately if bottles are over‑firm.
Tip: Ginger heat mellows with cold conditioning. Give it a week in the fridge before judging the burn.
No problem sis.thank you lovely
You ok?Haha!
A box of tissues so I can have a big cry, please.
And a side of ibuprofen.
Xx
I've got barrels and bottles in my garage from home brew, still got 1or2 in the garage fridge if I remember, been there a couple of years nowOk so here is a DemiJohn sized amount. I asked AI to reduce it for you and check that it would still be Viable.
FIERY GINGER BEER – 5 L BREW
Batch Size: 5 Litres
Yield: ~9 pints
Estimated ABV: 6–9%
Style: Dry, hot, high‑carbonation ginger beer
INGREDIENTS
- Fresh root ginger: 330–435 g (grated or blended, skin on)
- Sugar: 540–650 g (white for dry, part brown for body)
- Lemons/Limes: 1½–2 large, juiced
- Zest: ½–1 lemon/lime (no white pith)
- Cream of Tartar: ¾–1 tsp
- Champagne yeast: ¼–½ packet
- Yeast nutrient (optional): ¼ tsp
- Water: To 5 L total
EQUIPMENT
- Large pot (5+ L)
- Fermenter (6–10 L) with lid & airlock
- Muslin cloth or fine strainer
- Sanitiser
- Plastic bottles (recommended)
METHOD
Finish gravity target: 1.010 → 1.006
- Wash and grate/blitz ginger. Zest and juice citrus.
- Bring 1–1.2 L water to a boil.
- Add ginger, zest, and cream of tartar. Simmer 15–20 min.
- Remove from heat. Stir in sugar until fully dissolved.
- Cool to room temperature.
- Strain into a sanitised fermenter, squeezing pulp well.
- Add citrus juice. Top up to 5 L with cold filtered water.
- Ensure 20–25°C, add yeast (and nutrient if used).
- Seal and ferment at 18–22°C for 7–14 days.
BOTTLING & CARBONATION
- Add 1 tsp sugar per 500 ml bottle
- Bottle, cap, and store warm 3–7 days
- Chill or move cool once bottles feel rock‑hard
FIRE LEVEL GUIDE
- 330 g ginger: Warm & drinkable
- 380 g ginger: Bold heat
- 435 g ginger: Fire‑breathing
SAFETY NOTES
- High carbonation. Use plastic bottles only.
- Check pressure daily during conditioning.
- Chill immediately if bottles are over‑firm.
Tip: Ginger heat mellows with cold conditioning. Give it a week in the fridge before judging the burn.