What You Need to Know
The process involves the conversion of sugars into ethanol and carbon dioxide through yeast enzymes, with ideal temperatures between 18°C and 20°C, and typically takes 2-3 days. Carbonation is a byproduct of fermentation, producing CO2 gas.
Steps
- 1.
Moscow Mule (United States): Provides authentic carbonation and ginger flavor
- 2.
Dark 'n' Stormy (Bermuda): Creates the essential spicy effervescence
- 3.
Ginger Beer Float (Jamaica): Forms the carbonated base for ice cream pairing
The Science
Primary Reaction
Ethanol fermentation