Q: How Long Does a Ginger Bug Last?

With proper care, your Ginger Bug will live indefinitely . A Ginger Bug works exactly like a sourdough starter in almost every way. Dehydrated Ginger Bug: your dehydrated Ginger Bug will last indefinitely. For the best long-term storage, store the pouch in the refrigerator or a cool, dark location. Hydrated Ginger Bug : Once hydrated, a Ginger Bug needs to be fed 1 tablespoon of fresh ginger, 1 tablespoon of sugar, and 1/4 cup of water everyday. If you don't plan on using your hydrated Ginger Bug often, you can also store it in the refrigerator and feed it once weekly. Each time you use your Ginger Bug starter to make a soda, you'll be using about 1/2 cup of Ginger Bug liquid per 1/2 gallon of soda. The remaining bug can be stored in the fridge or on the counter for future use.

Question 1

How Long Does a Ginger Bug Last?

Accepted Answer

With proper care, your Ginger Bug will live indefinitely.

A Ginger Bug works exactly like a sourdough starter in almost every way.

Dehydrated Ginger Bug: your dehydrated Ginger Bug will last indefinitely. For the best long-term storage, store the pouch in the refrigerator or a cool, dark location.

Hydrated Ginger Bug: Once hydrated, a Ginger Bug needs to be fed 1 tablespoon of fresh ginger, 1 tablespoon of sugar, and 1/4 cup of water everyday. If you don't plan on using your hydrated Ginger Bug often, you can also store it in the refrigerator and feed it once weekly.

Each time you use your Ginger Bug starter to make a soda, you'll be using about 1/2 cup of Ginger Bug liquid per 1/2 gallon of soda. The remaining bug can be stored in the fridge or on the counter for future use.

Question 2

What Is Your Ginger Bug Made From?

Accepted Answer

Our Dehydrated Ginger Bug starter is made by taking our family's active, bubbly Ginger Bug ferment and dehydrating it at very low temperatures.

Our Ginger Bug is fed a completely organic diet of organic ginger root, organic raw sugar, and filtered water.

Question 3

Is There Alcohol in Homebrewed Soda?

Accepted Answer

By definition, alcohol is a by product of the soda fermentation process. However, homebrewed sodas undergo a short fermentation period (24-48 hours) which produces significantly less alcohol than that of kombucha or longer fermented drinks.

Question 4

How Much Ginger Bug Starter Will I Receive?

Accepted Answer

Our kit includes 1 packet (4g) of Dehydrated Ginger Bug starter.

Question 5

How Do I Rehydrate My Ginger Bug?

Accepted Answer

Our Dehydrated Ginger Bug kit comes with detailed instructions on how to rehydrate and maintain your starter. Rehydration involves feeding your Ginger Bug some ginger, sugar, and water each day until it is and active happy bug.

Question 6

Is A Ginger Bug Starter Similar To Sourdough Starter?

Accepted Answer

Yes! A Ginger Bug starter is very similar to a sourdough starter. Both are concentrated lactobacillus ferments which must be fed routinely and can be used to make larger ferments.

Question 7

How Do You Make Soda With A Ginger Bug?

Accepted Answer

Making homebrewed couldn't be easier. The basic process goes like this:

Step 1- Create a soda syrup by combining sugar, water, and flavor from fruit juice, teas, roots, herbs, etc.
Step 2 - Combine 1 cup of strained Ginger Bug starter per 1 Gallon of soda syrup in a glass jar.
Step 3 - Cover jar and set in a dark location to ferment for 24 hours.
Step 4 - After 24 hours, bottle your soda into glass swing-top homebrew bottles (like these) to capture the bubbles. Let ferment for another 12-24 hours before refrigerating. Enjoy cold!

Some sodas can take a little more time to ferment depending on ingredients and fermenting environment.

Question 8

How Long Does It Take To Make Soda?

Accepted Answer

You can enjoy homebrewed soda in as little as 48 hours from start to finish.

Question 9

Do I Need Swing-Top Bottles?

Accepted Answer

Yes, to make homebrewed soda you'll need a few glass swing-top bottles (like these).

Question 10

How Do I Store My Ginger Bug?

Accepted Answer

Your Dehydrated Ginger Bug Starter can be stored at room temperature or in the refrigerator until ready to use.
An active Ginger Bug can be stored at room temperature with daily feedings or in the refrigerator with weekly feedings.

Question 11

How Much Does Shipping Cost?

Accepted Answer

Shipping is Free for US customers.

Question 12

What is Your Return Policy?

Accepted Answer

Due to the nature of the product, we cannot accept returns or exchanges. All sales are final.

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