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Beer , Jamaican Ginger

Source of Recipe

Jamaica, circa 1929.
Ground Jamaica ginger, 1-1/2 ounces; cream of tartar, 1-1/2 ounces; brown sugar, 1 pound; 2 lemons, sliced; boiling water, 4 quarts; yeast, 1/2 package (use 1 package dry yeast in 1 pint of the water, lukewarm). Mix all ingredients together in a large stone crock or crockery bowl; allow to ferment for 24 hours; bottle. Brew will be ready for use in 2 weeks.