Ginger beer

[CrealCritter]

My wife invited a bunch of the family over for meatball sub's that she cooked (delicious). I brought out a bottle of my blueberry ginger cream ale for my kids to sample. My oldest son who used to bartend when he was in college, grabbed it and said let me see that. He poured a little in a glass and said this is good, you got any vodka? No I replied, then he said I'll be back in a little bit.

He drove into town and brought back a small bottle of vodka. He then made a pitcher of what he called Moscow Mule, with the blueberry ginger cream ale, vodka, ice and lime wedges. I never had a Moscow Mule before. I have to admit it was really good the way he mixed it up.

 

[CrealCritter]

Yeah its pretty conclusive... This blueberry ginger cream ale most definitely helps with arthritis going on in my hands. I was grating cheese for pizzas tonight. My wife said didn't you drink any ginger ale today? No why? Well it looks like your hands are hurting. Yes they are. She said yeah it's pretty obvious.

I only need to drink 1/2 of a pint bottle once mid morning and again with dinner to get me through the day without pain in my hands and fingers.

 

[frustratedearthmother]

That's fantastic!

 

[CrealCritter]

That's fantastic!

Yep I think so also... I'm going to make another batch, but with high octane champagne yeast instead of ginger bug. See how that works out. If I get the same effect then it'll be good.

 

[sumi]

I only need to drink 1/2 of a pint bottle once mid morning and again with dinner to get me through the day without pain in my hands and fingers.

That's amazing!

 

[CrealCritter]

That's amazing!

In all honesty I'm surprised myself. Dispite the fact that I totally forgot how to properly bottle. Ginger yeast is only good for 4.0 ~ 4.5 % alcohol. So I added blueberry flavored bottle primer to yeast that can no longer produce - thus my drink has very little carbonation

I was reading on the internet last night about the health benefits of both ginger and blueberries. Its the internet so who knows if it's true or not. But if true I brewed up some healthy stuff.

Ginger Health Benefits
1. Ginger Contains Gingerol, a Substance With Powerful Medicinal Properties.

2. Ginger Can Treat Many Forms of Nausea, Especially Morning Sickness.

3. Ginger May Reduce Muscle Pain and Soreness.

4. The Anti-Inflammatory Effects Can Help With Osteoarthritis.

5. Ginger May Drastically Lower Blood Sugars and Improve Heart Disease Risk Factors.

6. Ginger Can Help Treat Chronic Indigestion.

7. Ginger Powder May Significantly Reduce Menstrual Pain.

8. Ginger May Lower Cholesterol Levels.

9. Ginger Contains a Substance That May Help Prevent Cancer.

10. Ginger May Improve Brain Function and Protect Against Alzheimer's Disease.

11. The Active Ingredient in Ginger Can Help Fight Infections.
Reference ---> https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/11-proven-benefits-of-ginger#section11

Blueberry Health Benefits
1. Blueberries Are Low in Calories But High in Nutrients.

2. Blueberries are the King of Antioxidant Foods.

3. Blueberries Reduce DNA Damage, Which May Help Protect Against Aging and Cancer.

4. Blueberries Protect Cholesterol in Your Blood From Becoming Damaged.

5. Blueberries May Lower Blood Pressure.

6. Blueberries May Help Prevent Heart Disease.

7. Blueberries Can Help Maintain Brain Function and Improve Memory.

8. Anthocyanins in Blueberries May Have Anti-Diabetes Effects.

9. May Help Fight Urinary Tract Infections.

10. Blueberries May Reduce Muscle Damage After Strenuous Exercise
Reference --->
https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/10-proven-benefits-of-blueberries#section10

 

[frustratedearthmother]

No wonder it makes you feel better.

 

[Lazy Gardener]

Sounds like you may have the start of a cottage industry there... perhaps one that could grow to become quite a money maker.

 

[CrealCritter]

Sounds like you may have the start of a cottage industry there... perhaps one that could grow to become quite a money maker.

Noah's Nectar

 

[sumi]

In all honesty I'm surprised myself. Dispite the fact that I totally forgot how to properly bottle. Ginger yeast is only good for 4.0 ~ 4.5 % alcohol. So I added blueberry flavored bottle primer to yeast that can no longer produce - thus my drink has very little carbonation
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I was reading on the internet last night about the health benefits of both ginger and blueberries. Its the internet so who knows if it's true or not. But if true I brewed up some healthy stuff.

Ginger Health Benefits
1. Ginger Contains Gingerol, a Substance With Powerful Medicinal Properties.

2. Ginger Can Treat Many Forms of Nausea, Especially Morning Sickness.

3. Ginger May Reduce Muscle Pain and Soreness.

4. The Anti-Inflammatory Effects Can Help With Osteoarthritis.

5. Ginger May Drastically Lower Blood Sugars and Improve Heart Disease Risk Factors.

6. Ginger Can Help Treat Chronic Indigestion.

7. Ginger Powder May Significantly Reduce Menstrual Pain.

8. Ginger May Lower Cholesterol Levels.

9. Ginger Contains a Substance That May Help Prevent Cancer.

10. Ginger May Improve Brain Function and Protect Against Alzheimer's Disease.

11. The Active Ingredient in Ginger Can Help Fight Infections.
Reference ---> https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/11-proven-benefits-of-ginger#section11

Blueberry Health Benefits
1. Blueberries Are Low in Calories But High in Nutrients.

2. Blueberries are the King of Antioxidant Foods.

3. Blueberries Reduce DNA Damage, Which May Help Protect Against Aging and Cancer.

4. Blueberries Protect Cholesterol in Your Blood From Becoming Damaged.

5. Blueberries May Lower Blood Pressure.

6. Blueberries May Help Prevent Heart Disease.

7. Blueberries Can Help Maintain Brain Function and Improve Memory.

8. Anthocyanins in Blueberries May Have Anti-Diabetes Effects.

9. May Help Fight Urinary Tract Infections.

10. Blueberries May Reduce Muscle Damage After Strenuous Exercise
Reference --->
https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/10-proven-benefits-of-blueberries#section10

I think I should start brewing ginger ale! It sounds wonderful. I add blueberries to my morning smoothies often, so I'm covered there and glad to see how beneficial they are too.