Comments on: Ginger Bug

By: Dana

Dana — Sun, 31 Aug 2025 15:40:49 +0000

Hi. Thank you for sharing this recipe. I'm in the process of making a ginger bug, but I used a bit of honey and a bit of sugar. It's been 7 days and I do not have any bubbles nor could I detect yeasty smell. Please, help.

By: Jenny McGruther

Jenny McGruther — Fri, 13 Jun 2025 17:55:07 +0000

In reply to Miriam Kearney.

Hi Miriam!

1) I suppose you could ferment the ginger with a pickle pipe if you prefer.
2) Yes, you can use ginger bug + soda stream. But, remember, that you should only carbonate clean water (and flavorings) with the machine, so stir in the ginger bug after.

By: Miriam Kearney

Miriam Kearney — Fri, 13 Jun 2025 17:25:25 +0000

I have a couple of questions. I love ginger and this seems like a really cool way to use it. I have fermented vegetables in canning jars with glass weighst and pickle pipes on them. They only need a week so I leave them on the counter. Could I do the same with the ginger bug - ie. the glass weight and pickle pipes or do you really recommend that the jar be tightly sealed.
My second question is to use - I have a soda stream and I have been adding a little concentrated fruit juice to it for a refreshing drink. Could I use the ginger bug in the same way i.e. not ferment the soda but drink it right away?

By: Jen

Jen — Tue, 01 Apr 2025 22:43:47 +0000

In reply to Stephen. Honey definitely works in ferments. No idea where you heard that it will kill the bacteria. People use honey in all kinds of fermentations, including pouring it over onions and garlic and fermenting that to boost immune. Alcohols and any kind of beer and even wines are ferments. Mead is a fermented honey wine. Heck, we didn't have sugar cane in Europe until relatively recent times and honey was used for sweetening things.

By: Jenny McGruther

Jenny McGruther — Wed, 05 Feb 2025 13:47:22 +0000

In reply to Brianna St Clair. Hi Brianna - Any CALORIC sweetener will work. I use organic white sugar.

By: Brianna St Clair

Brianna St Clair — Sun, 02 Feb 2025 23:10:59 +0000

Can I use any sugar? What sugar do you recommend?

By: Desmon

Desmon — Sun, 14 Jul 2024 23:04:47 +0000

Hello the bug recipe came out phenomenal!

However i'm having trouble after the fact...
1. I Would really like clarification and additional details on how to maintain the bug in the fridge. Also The specific ingredients I need weekly to maintain it.
2. What to replace into the bug when I strain some of the liquid out to use.
3. Do I need to remove ginger at any point or do I just keep adding ginger and sugar?
4. Can somebody please post the recipe on how to use the bug to make ginger beer? thank you.

By: Maxx

Maxx — Wed, 17 Apr 2024 19:39:58 +0000

The first time I made this is worked wonderfully, however the last two batches haven't turned 'bubbly', and the last one I used the 'soda' I made tasted moldy! What am I doing wrong?

By: Kristella

Kristella — Sun, 03 Mar 2024 18:39:24 +0000

Is it possible to keep the ginger bug going forever like a sourdough starter?

By: Gillian

Gillian — Fri, 23 Feb 2024 10:47:06 +0000

The lemonade recipe using the ginger bug is wonderful ! As I have my own bees I can use their honey to feed the bugs too !
My ginger / turmeric bug is in the fridge now. Is that right I just feed once a week?