Ginger Beer

Ingredients

Directions

1. In a large bowl, combine and stir grated ginger root, lime juice, and cream of tartar.
2. In a large pot, bring 12 cups water to a boil over high heat.
3. Pour hot water over ginger mixture and set aside to cool.
4. In a small bowl, combine yeast, 1/4 cup water and 1/2 cup sugar.
5. Stir to make a smooth paste.
6. When ginger mixture is warm, add yeast mixture and stir well. Cover bowl and refrigerate from 3-5 days.
7. Pour ginger mixture through a strainer with another large bowl underneath to catch the liquid. Add remaining sugar to ginger beer and stir well.