Ginger Bug - The Happy Pear - Fermented Gingerade

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Here's part one of our fermentation series. We're teaming up with the amazing April Danann to make a delicious Ginger Bug and some fermented ginger lemonade. Fermented food are a lost food group, they're such a great and CHEAP way to fill your gut with healthy bacteria. It's a homemade magic potion.
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Dave & Steve.
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[@stephanielange]

This looks so delicious! Going to try and make it this week!

[@kenwinland5226]

Quit with that yelling

[@angem8320]

I'm loving this series..

[@Lirbaii]

I loved making my fermented ginger! I drink ginger water everyday, makes me feel so good! Thank u for your recipe x

[@TheNanajamma]

Love your demo, you guys rock!! You gave every detail and that is awesome!!! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@ItaMargarita]

I love this fermenting series! Thank you guys! More, more and more please! :)

[@stizan24]

This stuff is awesome. I keep a bug going and make fermented lemonade every week. I have 2 gallons going at any one time. I drink it every day and I haven't had heartburn in 2 months. It's not boozy so no buzz lol. Thank you guys!

[@JohnChangMBA]

When you totally change out the used up ginger? I know that I can grow a new batch, but I'd like to keep this healthy bug going like a sour dough starter.

[@alfredfabulous3640]

How do you prevent it from foaming?

[@smidgekat5296]

I have been looking at ginger bug vids for the last two hours then found this! I know that you guys would offer the best version so great to see this. Would love to see more video's on how to make other drinks with the bug - especially hibiscus drinks! Thank you for sharing this!

[@happyreaper9892]

I'm so glad I've found your channel. and I love it that you're a happy pear.

[@sparkletone1684]

I look forward to making this!

[@thebotanicalmind]

"I Live to Ferment" - Love it

[@yourfriend4976]

Hei there.. Can u share me some recipe for making the best ginger beer, and please share me some info, how to make standard the taste... It will be very appreciated, im from indonesia... Send it to my email.. cariduit18@gmail. com

[@stevenholton438]

My life is fermented!

[@Kidblinks]

Wow, love this.

[@kristinbriggs7673]

this..sounds...MAGNIFICENT! I will try it as soon as humanly possible. thank you for introducing us to this brilliant white witch!

[@lmoore2828]

Making Ginger Bug for the first time! Can’t wait!

[@lovingatlanta]

👍😍I love ginger. I found this video about a year ago & started making it. I love it & have shared it with other people because it’s so easy. Thanks for sharing your knowledge & know how. 💞

[@KathleenJean53]

Love fermenting! Thanks!

[@thehappypear]

It's brilliant 😄🙌🙌

[@guimaraesamanda1]

Best series!

[@shellygraham2194]

Wow! I had no idea. There is so much to learn.

[@JanColdwater]

I LOVE THIS VIDEO! Thank U so much!

[@Elainelovejoy]

Yaaaaaa, I'm glad, thanks!

[@crumbsfood]

Love fermentation! I was in San Fran last year and you couldn't move without coming across something delicious that had been fermented. Love this idea and will definitely be trying. xxx

[@thehappypear]

+Crumbs Food Nice one. Keep us updated. :D

[@catarinatang980]

thxs u all! I've made it n is soooo good!

[@jkk7425]

Making this right now! Day 1, it's nice and bubbly 😊

[@snowwhite-jt9cj]

Sounds so good I just started some ginger... 💖

[@Flyingbeing]

thank you I love it!!

[@MsZenJenn]

Thank you for a great vid! Can you tell me how to manage the ginger bug for the next use? Do I continue to use the original ginger or discard and use fresh ginger with old liquid? Thanks!

[@alidahenning1815]

Look lovely am going to try.. Thanks🍋🍋🍋

[@telecasterman18]

Nice and simple explanation. It’s just like a sourdough starter or a yogurt starter. I will be making this now since I have a huge ginger root chilling on my counter (leftover from a hot sauce pepper mash ferment). Thanks guys!

[@ChristopherRagsdale]

started my own ginger bug this last weekend it's bubbling away. thank you

[@bowserrr455]

A 4 year update?

[@crystalsgreatlife]

That looks so yummy! Does April also have a channel? I'de love to see more from her as well.

[@markfcoble]

My ginger ale / beer is very good, we love it. I've reused my bug three times so far. Adding sugar and ginger...

[@MA-mc7vq]

Omg ! I love this♥️

[@berlinaroids]

I started my first Ginger Bug monday night and just went checking on it: It almost jumped right at me and was ready to go! 👍 Now on to step two, prepare the lemonade!

[@janewhitzend688]

Love it thanks x

[@AronBraggans]

Thanks Looks good I will have to try this.

[@thehappypear]

+Aron Braggans It's so easy and very good for your gut

[@stephenboyd4934]

I just love it, at the mo I'm making beer / wine / ginger beer, now this has led me onto your video, so I'll give this a try as think home made is so much better in many ways. Thanks

[@BarefootInAK]

This white witch has a new fan! Thank you for the awesome video, heading out to find some ginger now!

[@thehappypear]

Wooo! Thanks a mill for your support Dana!! 👍😄

[@RheRheSmily]

Why do you day white witch?

[@merryannconte4754]

White witch?

[@OrangeHairedOne]

I love the way the brown sugar looks.

[@thehappypear]

Wahoo!!! 😄👍🙌

[@Paradisefound]

This was the best video on making the ginger bug! Thank you for making it crystal clear, step-by-step, and easy! :)

[@toddschrocatart]

Great video thank you!

[@thehappypear]

Cheers Todd!!! 😄😋🙌

[@patrycja1955]

I love this I made this before and I am certainly love it and I love them through food and then begin an organic nine love fermenting would also like to make kombucha I ferment my cheese

[@lydia-deborahlinden7108]

My gug is growing up nicely and I love it!! I'm totally moving on to a scoby...summer is gonna be lit with ganja kombucha....kombanja. Or maybe I'll call it maribucha.

[@chrischurch5404]

How about cannabucha?

[@CelineAdobea]

😂🙌🏾🌱

[@dankhell7334]

U make a scoby withe the bug?????????????

[@arturoesquina4364]

nope there EXACTLY the same

[@tracymcdermott8920]

Would you like to be my neighbor?

[@harrycarson2119]

Do you peel the ginger ? I love this thanks ! God bless

[@victoriagonzalezdebarry2272]

I love all your recipes. You guys are great hosts and funny too. If next time I go to Ireland I will stop at any of your places...perhaps all of them. Let me see, you have more than one coffee shop, grocery store and a restaurant. Am I right?

[@gregadams9981]

Yummy very good and refreshing.

[@thehappypear]

Delighted you enjoyed Greg! 🙌🙌😄

[@kqp1998gyy]

Sweet thank you

[@catarinatang980]

thxs for the info! shall I be storing the bug in the fridge or at room temperature if I'm not using it? And by the way, the white bits (white film) floating on top of the bug. should I scoop it out and throw it or stir it back in? is this safe?

[@shabeenajahan]

Thank you so much for the video. Can I use organic brown sugar and organic jaggery? Please advise ..

[@josephinegomez2826]

I will try this too. This is heathy ❤❤❤

[@paulhayes8087]

This looks great! How long do you keep the cut ginger/lemons for after the week and you have consumed the drink? Can it be re used or is it better to start a fresh? Thanks. :)

[@TheSilverspiesJournal]

This was so interesting and insightful - thank you guys and thank you April for sharing your knowledge! :)

[@thehappypear]

+The Silverspies Journal April really blew our minds with her knowledge.

[@indupacs.a.6215]

Thanks nice video

[@belialuedke1880]

sweet video... Thanks lots. :)

[@serena38230]

Love it! How long can I reuse the ginger bug before I change the ginger in it? And when I do, do I just transfer some ginger bug water to a fresh jar of ginger and feed?

[@hadassahdvorahbarnes]

Wonderful thank u! How long does the mother bug last? How do u know when to throw the whole thing away and start the bug again?

[@stizan24]

Sweet. I get heartburn and my doctor said I could use lactic acid and lactobacillus to help with that because it will even out the acid I my gut. I love me some lemonade and I like ginger. I might catch a buzz from it too and that's a plus lol. I got some ginger I shall start a bug tomorrow.

[@ongobo23]

The yeast produces alcohol; while LAB yields lactic acid in an anaerobic environment. I would at least cover the jar with a towel to prevent mold from entering.

[@pl2ilvlol2osa]

I stopped watching after that

[@comingforyoufl]

I just started mine yesterday and OMG I had little bubbly foam, and bubbles at the top...this is going to be awesome... p.s. you two have beautiful personalities:)

[@carollangman1163]

Interesting, never heard of it before x

[@spinnergirldd2072]

I'll try this! healthy bacteria for my gut always a good idea!

[@thehappypear]

It's always a god thing. We're getting so big into fermenting at the moment. Trying to make coconut yogurt.

[@colleenscottcarmello5103]

I love you guys sooooo much.. you are so beautiful and such a gift to this world! mmm hugs !!

[@letztenfreitag3183]

Awesome! How big is the jar with the mother? And when do i have to replace the ginger?

[@sixsixteensevens297]

Good one!

[@thehappypear]

Cheers! 😄👍🙌

[@maeodok-laoskorat7097]

That's geenius 😍

[@woodimes1]

Hi I'm new to the ginger bug and was wondering could I just make ginger tea with sugar put the ginger bug in it and make ginger ale.

[@norrishclan]

My ginger bug is nice and bubbly now :) have done it last year too, but a slightly different method by adding freshly grated ginger, sugar & water daily. This method is so much easier, thanks guys!

[@thehappypear]

You're brill, love it!! 😄😋🙌

[@happyreaper9892]

hello. thank you for your video. just wanna ask, I now have a week old Ginger bug, but It doesnt have any bubbles, its just foggy and very slimy.. is is normal? 😞

[@chantalwhite73]

I would love to try this. Would coconut sugar work to make the ginger bug?

[@agnesaquino3305]

Happy pear, I like watching this video how persevere ginger outing Brown sugar and water

[@charlottejones8769]

Hi I've finally made a good ginger bug using this method. So much easier than adding grated ginger every day. My jug is only 1.5 litres so I reduced the lemon by half and didn't add as much of the ginger bug. Does this sound about right?

[@guimaraesamanda1]

Should I keep it in the fridge after it´s ready? Or in the case I want to keep it for a couple of weeks without using it?

[@tinae8433]

I've made ginger covered in honey with a little lemon juice. Do I cap it or not? Some gas is developing. How long will it be shelf stable? Thanks

[@michaeldmckenzie]

Something I've not seen mentioned here is that since this is a fermentation, don't you risk explosion by not burping it at least daily or by using a lid with a fermentation lock?

[@darrenarmstrong8463]

Made fermented drink for about a two months amazing was wondering when to stop using the ginger in the jar do they expire?

[@jules-marcdavis6843]

Was wondering that too.. Off to more videos, I did transfer my bug into a clean jar with fresh ginger, some bug and a bit of the original ginger, just in case...

[@Kelly_Silverman]

Does it ferment better in a dark place? I notice some people have it in a dark pantry with the light off. I was wondering if I could possibly put it outside in the sun?

[@MrWonderful09]

Beer bottles with European fasteners can easily gotten by buying Grolsch beer at about 2 dollars per bottle. If you like the beer, then the bottle is free. If you like the bottle, then the beer is free.

[@annabrandsma9053]

Does the jar have to be filled up until the top, ore is halve a jar be fine too? Regards Anna

[@chrisgreen764]

I’ve been making this for years. However, I use honey. Whatever water you use, do not use tap water. The chlorine will kill the process.

[@catalinagrande2382]

@ Chris Green, hi! Would you be so kind and help me with a doubt? It's the first time I am doing ginger bug, it's the third day and the liquid looks like slime it is ok? Thanks

[@catalinagrande2382]

@Yash Rocky thank you, but it's part of the process that liquid turns like slime?

[@tracymcdermott8920]

Oooh. I have been chopping ginger and preserving it in honey with a little lemon for tea. How do u do this with honey,?

[@kermets]

Anyone have a link to April Danann stuff ? be nice to only hear her without interruption

[@mjcubo2246]

Yes, hush up and let the woman talk. Then ask all the questions that she has not already addressed.

[@Carlie_flower]

kermets Look up "the natural rebel" Or even just her name on KZbin will bring up her fairly new/unused channels. I'd like to see more of her aswell. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bpi9e32rhpdlpJI

[@fall3n245]

Those two ruined the video, I can’t tell what’s them saying stuff that she just said wasn’t true or what’s what, they are too fidgety and don’t understand it still... like kindergartners

[@kermets]

Thanks so much for the links guys...... typical youtube did not notify me about these replies until Derek, thanks again.......

[@camiecopelan9222]

I made the Ginger bug and then the Gingerade. I need a bit of advice- my Gingeraid had a layer of Mold on the top. I left the lemons and the ginger in the jug. Please advise! Happy Fermenting :]

[@donnagallnitz2642]

and brown sugar is best to feed your ginger bug?

[@melansaloon]

What if I mixed one cup of ginger bug and a bottle of sweet wine? Would it ferment?

[@menchuchu3863]

hi, thanks for sharing, my place is relatively warm its quicker to see bubbles come up.i got questions, , after leaving it after 24 hrs open, bubbles starts to appear, is that okay? 2ndly, on the 2nd day, you said to put the lid on, is that airtight or not to tight to let carbon dioxide escape? 3rdly, say i have kept my ginger bug in the fridge for more than a week but have kept feeding it while in the fridge, now after some time i make a drink again, coming from the fridge, after taking some of the liquid to make a ferment drink, should i put it back in the fridge to start reactivating it or just leave it in the counter so i can keep it going again? hope anyone can answer, thanks😊

[@jagga309]

Help!! I have ginger (finger grated) garlic (crushed about 4 bulbs )cinnamon slice of lemon and some black seeds nigella in 500g sidr honey in mason jar. It's really strong and dark. It's been about a week. Is it safe? How long will it last? Should I add more honey? What should I look for if it's unsafe? Or should I just get rid of it? Please advise! !!!!!

[@harryviking6347]

I am fermenting every veggie I eat, and that means many kind of things! I NEVER EVER used sugar, because there are normally some sugar in the veggies that will start the fermentation. Even chili will ferment! I always use a salt brine to fermentation.

[@urszuladonigiewicz]

Hi guys at the HP. I want to start my own ginger bug. However, I was wondering what actually happened when I'll drink the gingery fermented lemonade. Would stomach acid not kill most of the probiotics and other living things in that drink before it reaches my jejunum (small intestine)?

[@bubbaole9036]

If I wanted to keep it for an extended period, would it loose it's nutritional value if pasteurized it to stop fermentation?

[@remoconan8720]

what is the difference between kombucha mother and ginger bug mother?

[@kathyhirsch379]

I forgotten about my ginger bug ,now I have a thick layer of mothering top similar like the kambucher only white ??

[@mariacalla9406]

I started my ginger bug this week it's now day 3 after the start. It really was fizzy ...today it was less fizzy and on the bottom I saw a white substance... I shaked the jar firmly and it disappeared... Is that okay or should I start over?

[@rachaelpotter3738]

How long can you keep re-using your ginger bug for?

[@sdm9019]

Can you also do this to make kanbucha tea

[@sandystevenson5912]

Can I use raw honey? Would like to avoid processed sugar if possible. Thanks

[@sergiomolena]

Ola pode me ajudar? O meu ginger bug esta com gosto avinagrado fermentou de mais esta formando até um biofilme na superfice. Joguei fora mais de 80% coloquei água e a açúcar novamente, o que me aconselha fazer um novo do zero ou continuar a usar este? o Biofilme é normal? Obrigado

[@catsaway1]

It finally worked and I loved it , can I use oranges instead of lemons? Hope you will answer me

[@thehappypear]

Woohoo, fair play! It's all about persistence + experimentation with fermentation. YES - you can use oranges instead of lemons. Happy fermenting! 😊😊

[@catsaway1]

Thank you for your answer!!!!!

[@DRMORSEgreekwellville]

So... fermented foods have fungi or friendly bacteria? Can someone explain because there is a lot of confusion going on

[@gocausta]

You put ginger in the first jar and brown sugar on it?How long is he waiting in the jar?Do you use this mixture in a mixture of lemon and sugar?I love ginger and lemon drinks.I'm trying to understand because I don't speak your language.Nice video :)

[@edongdoods1620]

can we do the same procedure using turmeric?

[@mmiller9781]

Ah, 2 lemons, a good handful of of grated ginger, 5-6 Tb white sugar, add 3/4 of the ginger bug and top off with clean water.Stir, put the lid on and let sit for 3-7 days. When it has the taste that you like strain and discard the lemon/ginger pieces and enjoy.

[@laurathompson5805]

Is there ever an issue with the fizz exploding or spilling over the sealed jar?

[@jasperstarr1037]

Sorry if you've already answered this many times. Why brown sugar? Is it better than other sugars? Will other sugars ruin the fermenting process?