New pet - ginger bug

Have you made or used a ginger bug? I’ve just started one with instructions from the Wellness Mama, and my house smells so gingery. I cannot wait to make my first batch of natural ginger ale, which should be ready in a week (5 days of ginger bug nurture, plus two for the drink itself) if all goes well! 

I was inspired to start this project when writing my column in yesterday’s Dominion Post (it was about how it’s not easy to recycle tops from glass bottles, if you missed it). I can get beer in growlers no problem. But ginger beer is tougher. 

I generally try to avoid ginger beer because of the sugar content and because I love it so much I can easily drink wayyy too much of it. I’m hoping a probiotic homemade option will be both satisfying, healthy, and control my portions.

If you’ve ever made a ginger bug or homema soda, I would love to hear about it!