Jamaican Ginger Beer Recipe Video 

Chew stick is Liquorice, the natural yeasts in the bark of it and the liquorice help add to fermentation process. Great add on the rum. Thumbs up.

Hi... It seems some soda companies have versions of "Jamaican Ginger Beer", but traditional Jamaican Ginger Beer isn't fizzy. The tartar or chew stick helps to bring out the flavour of the ginger. Glad you enjoyed the recipe!

This recipe rocks, my wife loves it, my neighbors love it, even my mother in law (who hates me) loves it. Well done!!!

Nice recipe! Here in Costa Rica at the Caribbean coast we have a drink similar to this call "Agua de Sapo" but instead of brown sugar we use "tapa dulce" which is unrefined whole cane sugar (panela). I guess this beverage came to Costa Rica with the Jaimican immigrant workers during the 19th century.

Ginger beer is the best beverage in the world... Love it to bits.. Old Jamaican is the best version. First time I tried it I thought it was sooo strong, since I was used to a mild Norwegian type. But the second time i tried it, I was prepared for the strong taste, and I thought it was wonderful.. That just goes to show that you need to taste things several times... I will definately try this recipe.. thank you so much for sharing.. I will keep watching Jamaican cooking, maybe I'll find something else I love also. Cheers from Norway

Always wanted to learn the Ginger Beer making process. Unfortunately, lost my mom before she imparted that knowledge. This is greatly appreciated. Thank you!

Fay, you are beautifully wonderful and I really love the recipe. I am now a professional GINGER BEER maker thanks to you.

You'll really love this recipe. You should be able to find cream of tartar in the spice aisle of your supermarket. You don't have to use it but it does help with the "fermenting" of the ginger beer

I am gonna make this for Christmas!! I am so glad I found your channel!! My father was Jamaican and I didn't grow up with him, or his family, so I am just getting "in touch" with my west indian roots and learning about cooking the foods!! I so appreciate the lessons!!

she's so great to listen to.....I've learned a great deal from her & dazzled my lady friend consistently.....

That's how you know it's good Ginger Beer when it makes you cough....nice...

I love the free pour of rum lol. "I know how to judge this..." I'm going to try this recipe.

I love this woman. I just made her recipe. It tastes amazing! It’s going to sit overnight. I love her reaction after tasting it the first time 🤣🤣🤣🤣.

FYI the large 1 gallon bottles are called demijohns in the UK too, they're around £5 in Wilkinsons

You need to put the sugar in BEFORE fermentation & for better results, bring to tepid warmth before fermentation & cover or preferably use a fermentation lock while fermenting. Ferment for 2-3 weeks, not overnight. Brewers yeast may also be used to aid fermentation. By this means the Ginger beer will produce its own alcohol - no need to add rum. Filter & 'fine' before bottling, this removes the sediments & any remaining deposits of yeast (if used).

WHOA!! Im for sure making me some this weekend...love love the recipe, it's right up my alley...Thank you

I love Ginger beer but it is so expensive. I usually end up buying them individually instead of the four pack. I never knew it was so simple to make at yourself. I always think everything taste better homemade. Thank you for sharing.

I love this recipe. I love the over night fermentation, not the days worth that produces more alcohol. Love, love, love your video(s).

I love your Kenwood mixer! I have one that was made in the ‘60s or ‘70s is still in regular use. It’s strong enough to knead 2 kilos of bread dough without any problems at all. They’re real workhorses!

Thank you! ❤ Sweet lady! Can't wait to make this. Bless.

I went to a nearby Jamaican restaurant and had this for the first time. Some great stuff 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

I want to learn to cook Jamaica food,drink,everything, and I believe you are perfect teacher. Thank you very much beautiful Lady.

Love your recipe! Thank you so much for sharing this wonderful treat!

You are delightful! I love ginger and will try your recipe. Thank you.

Your mum so lovely 😊 thanks will try this

Thank you, that was delightful! I’m going to give it a try this afternoon 🙋🏻‍♂️

Where have you been all my life...... great recipes trying this today

Love her! She’s natural and calm. A good refresher. I’m not putting the tarter though. Going to make some now!

So excited to make ginger beer for Christmas Eve! Thank you... I'm in love with your recipes! Happy holidays!:)

I lovvvve you Mama Faye!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks for the video....It's perfect!

Just made some. Tastes great. Thank you for the video.

thanks for the share lovely Jamaican woman i cant wait to try i love ginger beer helps the ulcers. Bless you

im going to try this recipe I love this lady's accent

omg I love her! adorable! thanks for the recipe!

Thanks so much for ur recipe,my favorite but don't know how to...will try it out.you are a darling!

I truly enjoy ALL your videos, thanks for sharing!

Thanks deeply for sharinG your awesome way of makinG Jamican beer! Happi Summer!✌😇🌎🌻😍🌻🐕🐈🐕🦋🦜⚘🍹

Thank you for this awesome video. I'm going to try it

Looking great! Like it!

That looks so good! And I love your liberal measuring method. 😊 Can't wait to make some!! Thank you.

Thank you so much for this recipe. I'm so excited to give it a try :)

She's so sweet! Love the videos

Beautiful thanks aunt

thanks for the vid, i am going to have to try this, love ginger beer

thanks I really like the way you explain how it make it, will try it over the weekend ,, will keep you posted ,,,

Thank you for the recipe!

loved it !! thank you

Looks so good.

Thank you for the recipe.

Salute this queen

I like your personality and I'm gonna try your recipe ✌️🏾

Tried your recipe and it was delicious

Great video. Love the measures of rum. Your a lovely lady

I use to drink it as a child growing up in Jamaica and recently my girlfriend wanted to know if i could make her some, so i began to search and found ur channel. Im glad i did..u guys are well spoken and loveable. I hope to make some for xmas and i can also get chew stick at the korean green grocer. Im now a subscriber of ur channel. One love.

I absolutely loved watching this video and Im on my way to a grocery store to try this tonight. I've been looking for some ginger beer recipes and I finally found one! Thanks for sharing. = D

lol She's adorable! ....and the drink was delicious

Thanks! You are wonderful!

Looks delish.

I just discovered your channel. Thanks so much. Im looking forward to trying this and your escovitch fish!

Great video thank you!

That looks so good...

Love her and this video!! Just like a momma with the measuring!!! Lol

Thank you so much for clearing that up for me.. In that case mine came out perfectly... I think next time I will add a bit more ginger to make it extra spicy but otherwise perfect... I even added some brazillian sugar rum to a cup last night and it makes the best cocktail... I can already see me making this for gatherings...

i love it aunty

Very nice!

Maaaaaad!!!!🇯🇲🇯🇲❤❤

thanks for the recipy,

awesome!

I make my own ginger beer and I'd like to say thanks for the lesson. Side note, demijohn is the same word we use for that kind of vessel here as well. It's commonly used in wine making, another hobby of mine.

Love your videos!

I only want to try it if granma is making it. She rocks!

very tasty drink love it

Hi im from Walvis Bay Namibia my great grandma also used cream of tartar in her brew but she added yeast and raisin as well i think it just adds more spunk to the drink.......

that looks good

Woo hoo! I love Jamaican ginger beer. However, the bottled stuff they sell in the grocery store is so expensive. I'm going to try making this. And the cream of tartar hint is perfect. Kambucha and ginger beer; what else do you need? Cheers from Ottawa, Canada! 🍁

I love ginger beer ;)

thanks i have learned a lot + now i know what is wine acid do your tartat :)

Great video. Thank you for acting natural. I can’t stand the people that think they’re on a national cooking show.

my favorite omg beg you some

Thank you, Fay. I appreciate this recipe. So, if the ginger beer is to strong/spicy I should just add more sugar not more water as well? Also, what does the cream of tartar do?

I just made a batch of the ginger beer and I added the cream of tartar. It tastes lovely however it is not "fizzy" like the carbonated versions I have purchased in the store. Is that normal or did I do something wrong? Either way I am in love with the beverage I produced. I just want to know if it should be more carbonated than what I made. Thank you

Thanks!

Lovely video. Thank you!

I so love your video and your blender, it made me smile. Thank you for sharing your knowledge. It helps me keep my kids away from all this fake drinks made here in the United States. Much love sent to you my dear.

You are such a lovely lady...how fun it would be to spend time learing Jamaican cooking in your kitchen--such an easy manner. Definitely will try this, because I am trying to move away from combonated Ginger Ale--especially the diet versions containing aspertame.

Best video ever for gingerbread! Your aura is amazing!!

Awesome video auntie :)

i'm not Jamacian but i am going to try this! I usually drink the usual carbonated shop stuff so it'll be good to get some natural proper stuff... with Rum :) x

Mi fav drink

Yes! your Granny was correct ..The Dimijon is a gallon size clay/glass bottle/jar...have not heard that term in a long time! ; You put in cloves ,just the way I also remember it..are you from St.Andrew?..my Aunt from August town rocked the ginger beer like this..thanks for taking the time to post this video

I love all of your recipes! I'm going to make the ackee and salt fish for my husband, because he's never had it (I know. I feel bad about that) But I had a question about the ginger beer. Is there a reason that you didn't add the sugar when fermenting the beer overnight? Does that destroy the process?

It not Good Unless it Strong. Thanks for the lesson.

Ummm delicious...thanks

I tried it, its SO good!! I made it really spicy, so I didn't need to make it carbonated.

Thanks for the recipe, Ms. DeLeon. I wonder how long it would last in the fridge.

am going to try this aunty, and will let u know if i think i did well

This looks so good. Would it be ok to use lemon, lime and pineapple juices mixed together (equaling to the amount of lime juice you used)? My fam likes to put pineapple slices in our ginger beer with the ice, but I'd like to see how it comes out if it's in the beer itself.

Hi the 1lb is it in ml or kg? Or cups?

Just pick up a little brewers yeast heat up the mixture and stir it in... bottle and wait 2 weeks and it'll be super fizzy and delicious.

this looks epic