Liberian Pineapple Ginger Beer Recipes

PINEAPPLE GINGER BEER FLOATS

Steps:

• Scoop 1/2 cup of pineapple sorbet into each of 4 tall glasses.
• Add 1/2 cup of pineapple juice to each glass.
• Pour 1/2 bottle of ginger beer into each glass.
• Top each drink with 1/4 can of crushed pineapple.
• Serve immediately with long straws.

QUICK GINGER BEER

Steps:

• Bring 6 cups of water to a boil in a large saucepan.
• Finely chop ginger in a food processor. Transfer to a large glass or ceramic bowl; add boiling water and stir to blend. Cover loosely with foil. Let the ginger mixture stand at cool room temperature 24 hours.
• Strain ginger liquid into large pitcher; discard the solids in a strainer.
• Add brown sugar to liquid and stir until the sugar dissolves. Add lemon juice and pineapple juice.
• Fill glasses with crushed ice and pour ginger beer over ice. If you like, add a little club soda. Serve with lime wedge to squeeze over. Enjoy!

PINEAPPLE BEER FROM LIBERIA

Steps:

• Wash the pineapples. Use a sharp knife and cutting board to remove the peeling. Cut into one-inch pieces.
• Transfer to a deep pot. I use an 8 quart pot.
• Use the knife to slice the pineapple off the core. Discard the core. Dice into one-inch pieces. Add to pot.
• Add enough water to the pot to cover the pineapple. Bring to a boil on high and boil on medium-high until the pineapple and skin are soft and mushy.
• Remove the pot from the stove. Cover the pot completely and allow the mixture to sit for 8 hours or overnight at room temperature.
• Pour the mixture through a metal sifter to remove the larger pieces of pineapple peel. Use a cook spoon to press help force the liquid through the sifter.
• Next, Use a clean cotton kitchen cloth to strain out the finer particles. You will have to use your hand to squeeze the pineapple beer out of the cloth.
• To sweeten, first melt sugar over low heat. Add the melted sugar and mix well. I recommend adding a half cup of the melted sugar at a time, until it is sweetened to your taste. Cut and squeeze lime. Add to juice. Chill and enjoy. Store in the fridge.
• *Tips:.
• Make sure to buy the pineapple ripe. Pineapple is one of those fruits that does not ripen or sweeten if it is picked green.
• I determine the ripeness of a fresh pineapple by the smell. You can't always go by the color because color may vary. A ripe pineapple will have a fresh, tropical smell. If it smells unpleasant or has soft and dark spots, it is bad.
• Store your pineapple at room temperature so that it keeps the sweet and tangy flavor.

PINEAPPLE BEER

Steps:

• Discard pineapple stalk.
• Wash unskinned pineapple well and chop up with skin and all.
• Place all ingredients into a large container with a lid and stir to mix well. Cover and leave where it can be undisturbed.
• The fermentation will start immediately. Stir twice a day over the next 72 hours. Don't worry - it is supposed to smell like fermented fruit! By the third day this smell will subside to a lovely beery, cidery smell.
• Strain through a sieve or cheesecloth and bottle.