GINGER BEER
 
INGREDIENTS

2 lemons
1 oz bruised root ginger
3 qts. boiling water
1 1/2 lbs sugar
1/2 oz fresh yeast
1 slice toast
 
METHOD:

1. Pare off the yellow part of lemon rind and squeeze juice into a bowl, add sugar, ginger and cream of tartar.
2. Pour the boiling water over.
3. When lukewarm add teh yeast, creamed with a little of the beer and spread the toast.
4. Ferment for 24 hours, then skim, strain, bottle and tie down securely.

The beer will be ready to drink in 3 days.