Ginger Beer Plant
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$29.95
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Product Info
Genuine Live Ginger Beer Plant – Traditional, Rare & Naturally Fermented
Craft authentic, old-world ginger beer at home using a genuine live ginger beer plant — a rare culture preserved from near extinction.
Ginger beer plant (GBP) is a historic symbiotic culture of bacteria and yeast, traditionally used in the British Isles to ferment sugar water with ginger into a naturally carbonated, complex, and deeply flavoured beverage. Unlike modern shortcuts using baker’s yeast or water kefir, true ginger beer plant produces a distinctly richer ferment — often described as a cross between tart kombucha and lightly sweet water kefir.
Our ginger beer plant is carefully maintained, gently handled, and kept fully isolated from other cultures to preserve its unique characteristics. With proper care, it will continue producing batch after batch — a living piece of fermentation history.
You Will Receive
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Genuine Live Ginger Beer Plant (GBP):
Supplied dried and shelf stable. Choose your ideal batch size:- 500 ml brew size – ideal for smaller batches and getting started.
- 1000 ml brew size – perfect for larger batches or regular brewers.
- High-quality double-sided full-colour instruction sheet: Clear, simple guidance — designed to also look great as a gift.
- Ongoing Support: Personal help whenever you need it — email, chat or phone.
Delivery Details
Ginger beer plant is shipped fresh and carefully packaged to ensure it arrives healthy and active. Once received, it should be brewed promptly or temporarily stored according to the included instructions.
Arrive Alive Guarantee
Order with confidence. In the unlikely event your ginger beer plant does not activate or ferment as expected, we will replace it free of charge. Your success matters to us.
Why Ginger Beer Plant Is Different
- A genuine historic culture — not yeast, not water kefir
- Produces deeper, more complex ginger flavour
- Ferments more slowly for a richer profile
- Self-propagating with careful reuse
- A true traditional ginger beer experience
Why Choose The Fermentation Station?
We specialise in rare, traditional cultures and take pride in preserving and sharing them responsibly. With years of experience and thousands of happy fermenters, we offer carefully sourced cultures, fast shipping, and real human support every step of the way.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is ginger beer plant different from water kefir grains?
While both ferment sugar water, ginger beer plant is a distinct culture with different microbes, growth patterns, and flavour. It produces a more sour, spicy, and complex ginger beer and grows more slowly than water kefir.
What batch size is this ginger beer plant for?
You can choose either a 500 ml or 1000 ml brew size. As the culture strengthens and multiplies, it can be gradually scaled up.
How long does ginger beer take to ferment?
Typically 3–7 days, depending on temperature, sugar level, and flavour preference.
Does this contain alcohol?
Traditional ginger beer may develop a small amount of natural alcohol during fermentation. Levels are typically low but can vary depending on fermentation time and sugar content.
How long will the culture last?
With gentle handling and proper feeding, ginger beer plant can be maintained indefinitely. It is a living, self-renewing culture.
Is this a real ginger beer plant?
Yes. This is a genuine ginger beer plant culture, sourced from the German Culture Bank — not a yeast blend, not a water kefir hybrid, and not a recreated substitute.
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