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Traditional Gemmerbier

Traditional Gemmerbier. It brings a true taste of South Africa straight to your dining table.
Type de plat Drinks
Cuisine South African
Portions 8 people

Ingrédients
  

  • 2 L water
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2–3 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • ¼ tsp cream of tartar
  • ¼ tsp active dry yeast

Instructions
 

  • Bring the water, sugar, and grated ginger to a boil in a pot.
  • Simmer for about 5–10 minutes to infuse the ginger flavour.
  • Remove from heat and stir in the lemon juice and cream of tartar.
  • Allow the mixture to cool until lukewarm.
  • Add the yeast and stir gently.
  • Pour into a clean plastic bottle or glass bottle (leave some space at the top).
  • Leave at room temperature for 24–48 hours to ferment and develop fizz.
  • Once fizzy, refrigerate to stop fermentation.
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