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The [[Alcohol|alcohol]] content when produced by the traditional process can be high, up to 11%,/[2 although it is possible to [[Ferment|ferment]] ginger beer in such a way as to produce little alcohol. Ginger beer may be mixed with beer (usually a British [[Ale|ale]] of some sort) to make one type of shandy, and with Gosling's Black Seal [[Rum|rum]] to make a drink, originally from Bermuda, called a Dark 'N' Stormy. The soda version of ginger beer is the main ingredient in the Moscow Mule cocktail. | The [[Alcohol|alcohol]] content when produced by the traditional process can be high, up to 11%,/[2 although it is possible to [[Ferment|ferment]] ginger beer in such a way as to produce little alcohol. Ginger beer may be mixed with beer (usually a British [[Ale|ale]] of some sort) to make one type of shandy, and with Gosling's Black Seal [[Rum|rum]] to make a drink, originally from Bermuda, called a Dark 'N' Stormy. The soda version of ginger beer is the main ingredient in the Moscow Mule cocktail. | ||
The [[Beverage|beverage]] produced industrially today is often not brewed ([[Fermented|fermented]]). Such ginger [[Beer|beer]] is [[Carbonated|carbonated]] with | The [[Beverage|beverage]] produced industrially today is often not brewed ([[Fermented|fermented]]). Such ginger [[Beer|beer]] is [[Carbonated|carbonated]] with pressurisedl carbon dioxide, does not contain [[Alcohol|alcohol]], and is sold as a [[Soft drink|soft drink]]. [[Ginger]] beer is similar to ginger [[Ale|ale]] except that it has a significantly stronger ginger taste, often being described as ginger ale with a kick to it. | ||
Its other distinctive properties include its traditional cloudy appearance, its predominately [[Citrus|citrus]] sour taste base and its spicy ginger bite. | Its other distinctive properties include its traditional cloudy appearance, its predominately [[Citrus|citrus]] sour taste base and its spicy ginger bite. | ||
This recipe is taken from "Modern practical cooking" - circa 1900 | This recipe is taken from "Modern practical cooking" - circa 1900 | ||
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Store the bottles in a cool place and take very great care when handling or opening. Even I can remember my Grandfather's legendary tales of ginger beer bottles exploding in the night and setting up a chain reaction. | Store the bottles in a cool place and take very great care when handling or opening. Even I can remember my Grandfather's legendary tales of ginger beer bottles exploding in the night and setting up a chain reaction. | ||
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