Comments on: Rum & Ginger, Part 3

By: Scott Steeves

Scott Steeves — Wed, 26 Dec 2007 16:02:01 +0000

Yep, I have quite a few Ginger Beers and I need to start reviewing some once I get some free time. I think I have 5 or 6 different ones – all but one are made with cane sugar since that’s one thing I seek.

Yes, ginger certainly helps with seasickness or nausea. One report I read said that a bottle of ginger ale is better than a Dramamine.

I have cracked the Santa Teresa 1796. It is very good, but not as good as I had hoped so I put it back to try again when I’m in a different mood.

By: Category 3 Media

Category 3 Media — Wed, 26 Dec 2007 15:32:40 +0000

You need to move over to “ginger beer” as opposed to “ginger ale”. Their really is no comparison. “D&G” from Jamaica is the classic, but the Spanish brand “Goya” makes a pretty decent one. Much less sticky-sweet than the ginger ales, and much more of the ginger spicy-bite. Goes well with bold, sweet but less-complex gold rums, as well as Goslings, of course. Here in Miami, ginger beers are available at most grocery stores, but you might have better luck making your own. Sadly, I’ve noticed in the past few years all the Ginger Beer makers have made the move to Corn Syrup instead of sugar – much to their detriment.

An added benefit of Rum & Ginger: prevents seasickness.

That’s my story and I’m sticking to it.

By the way, I notice you have a bottle of Santa Teresa in your list, but you haven’t reviewed it yet. Crack that sucker open & try it NOW! (But don’t waste it in the Ginger Beer – use the Flor de Cana or the Barbancourt 4-year for that).

By: Dood

Dood — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 05:23:40 +0000

I’m actually shocked to hear that Scott would mix Matusalem Gran Reserva in cola. SHOCKED! And relieved ’cause I’ve done similar things, and while I always say “Best ingredients for best cocktails” and “drink what makes you happy”, it’s nice to hear that I’m not the only one with this obsession that’s out there sneaking sipping rums into my cocktails.

By: tradertiki

tradertiki — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 19:34:51 +0000

Hey Scott! There's a recipe for Ginger Beer here at a local pal's site. This is served at Meriwether's, and makes a nice Dark 'n Stormy. I brewed up a batch this weekend, and it's pretty good so far! I may still be hooked on Ginger People Ginger Beer for awhile though.

By: Scott Steeves

Scott Steeves — Sat, 08 Dec 2007 22:37:59 +0000

Sad, because that mean I have to admit that I mixed such a fine rum with Coke!