Making a straightforward 7% ginger beer with sugar (da sugaz ) powdered ginger, fresh queensland ginger and just some spare kit yeasts I have hanging around. Made a couple of nice batches a few months ago and nicely drinkable with ice and a shot of bundaberg Ginger Beer Cordial.
I just used LHBS yeast nutrient, have half a tub left but wondering if there's something more natural and less chemically I can use. I know I could slip in a kilo of LDME which would nurture my little yeasties but I don't want a conflicting taste, I got a really clean taste with the last batch - quite alcopoppy. Would yeast like juices maybe, if I popped in a litre of pineapple juice or something?
Any suggestions? (no, not the vegemite )
I just used LHBS yeast nutrient, have half a tub left but wondering if there's something more natural and less chemically I can use. I know I could slip in a kilo of LDME which would nurture my little yeasties but I don't want a conflicting taste, I got a really clean taste with the last batch - quite alcopoppy. Would yeast like juices maybe, if I popped in a litre of pineapple juice or something?
Any suggestions? (no, not the vegemite )