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Ginger Beer

List of Ingredients

1 ginger root
1 lemon, grated rind only
2oz. cream of tartar
1 1/2 pounds sugar
1 gallon boiling water
1 envelope yeast



Recipe

Grate and thoroughly mash the ginger root in a bowl. Place in a large pot and add all ingredients except for the yeast. Stir until sugar and cream of tartar is dissolved. Allow mixture to cool, then add the yeast which has been dissolved in a little lukewarm water. Cover tightly for 6 hours, then filter first through a tea strainer or similar, then through a cloth. Bottle and cap tightly,sealed. Place in a dark, cool (60 deg.) place for 2 weeks. Chill fully before opening to drink.

Yield 14x10 oz. bottles