Symbiota

Ginger Beer Plant Culture

Name: Ginger Beer Plant Culture
Rating: 4.44 (18 reviews)

$35.00

Culture Type (Live or dried)

Live / Hydrated (Must be fermented within 3 days of receiving)

Dried / Dehydrated (shelf stable for up to 3 months store in fridge)

What is ginger beer culture/plant?

The ginger beer plant (GBP) is a symbiotic culture of bacteria and yeast. Although a similar concept to water kefir; GBP grains are smaller, slower growing, and have a sandy-grain-like appearance, unlike kefir grains which are larger and rapidly growing.

The ginger beer plant dates to the 1800s and it’s thanks to The German Collection of Microorganisms and Cell Cultures Bank which was one of the few places that preserved these grains of antiquity before they became completely extinct.

Unfortunately, some sellers advertise ginger beer plants for sale when in fact these cultures are not genuine and are simply “ginger bugs” or hybrids from kefir grains.

How do I make ginger beer?

You are supplied with 1 tablespoon of ginger beer culture which is enough to ferment 1-2L of ginger beer. All you need is sugar, unchlorinated water, ginger root, powder or juice, and your ginger beer culture. Dissolve your sugar in water, add ginger and then add your culture. Leave for a few days for it to ferment. You can then drain off your fermented ginger beer while reserving the culture for the next brew. Bottle your ginger beer for additional carbonation (this is called 2nd stage fermentation).

What is included in my purchase?

1 tablespoon ginger beer grains and starter liquid
Recipe, instructions, and aftersales support

With the correct care, your GBP will continue to grow over time, and you can make larger batches of ginger beer.

****NOTE:

Please use an urban address where possible.
Live cultures are couriered out on Mondays & Tuesdays to avoid delays.

Here at Symbiota we pride ourselves on customer care and provide ongoing support so that everyone can enjoy their fermenting journey feeling supported and confident.

5 stars: 14 (78%)
4 stars: 1 (6%)
3 stars: 1 (6%)
2 stars: 1 (6%)
1 star: 1 (6%)

Awesome product

Awesome product. Very happy with my new ginger beer plant culture, it was happily bubbling away from the first brew. It tastes so good. Also received really great support and advice to help me get started with this brew.

At last !!!

After trying unsuccessfully to make a big, I found Symbiota Ginger Beer Plant Culture, and. now have a bottle a week!’
No Fuss

is brewing now

is brewing now, had a taste test, added little more ginger to add flavour, but its yummy. close to what i remember as a kid, might add the lemon juice and see if that makes it the same. way nicer than Bundaberg and other store bought ginger beers :)

I ordered GBP and i am happy

I ordered GBP and it so far it looks great!

The real ginger beer

This is my favorite ferments so far. I have never liked the shop ginger beer. And after making my own I can tell why! This stuff if so good. It usually only takes 3-4 days for a batch to be ready, and it is fizzy every time.

Ginger beer plant

Easy, delicious and worth while. Make the change for yourself and your family

5th time

So I had one plant culture survive but ended up dieing out over a few months was epic gingerbeer but have tried 4 more times to get one going and iv kinda regretfully given up as its too expensive to try. I follow instructions have even tried the dried aswell but no luck I miss the taste

Ginger beer plant

Made the first batch and it tastes great. Instructions for first batch were easy to follow. But no follow up instructions were included on how to care for it from now on? . Couldn’t find any information or FAQ to help.

Yum

We are making lovely healthy ginger beer now thanks.

Ginger Beer Plant

I have purchased from symbiota several times now and have always been so happy with the products I receive! This ginger beer plant has exceeded all expectations and is absolutely amazing!

Ginger beer plant

Ginger beer plant culture arrived quickly and we have already made 2 batches of lovely refreshing ginger beer... instructions are easy to follow...marvellous product ... takes me right back to my childhood

Good culture, efficient service

The culture took off well, and is producing good amounts of lovely ginger beer. Friendly and efficient delivery; one contented customer.

Thank you Michael for taking the time to leave us a review. We love to hear about our happy customers experiences. Happy fermenting:)

Ginger Beer Feedback

Is the plant the organism(s) that float on the top? I am on to my second batch (1Litre). Noticed a brown yeast like substance at the bottom of the jar . Which is the plant?

Hi Jacqueline. The culture is the mush at the bottom of the jar. The film that forms from time to time at the top of the liquid can be discarded. What matters is that it is fermenting:)

Ginger Beer Plant troubles -

Wonderful service in getting the plant to me.
I have got Kumbocha, Jun, and water Kefir producing wonderfully - but the ginger beer plant just does not seem to be working for me. I am sure it is all to do with me - but just do not know what to do. I will keep going tho - just in case!

Hi Sharon. Please feel free too always contact us for support. Ginger beer is slow to multiple but ferments sugars much quicker than other ferments and thus needs more feeding. Let us know if we can help

Ginger beer plant

I puchased the ginger beer plant and have made a few bottles. Im currently trialing the amount of ginger to add to get the spice right, but its very easy. I had tried numerous home made ginger bugs for gingerbeer with varying success, but using this plant is so easy

Very prompt delivery thank you

Arrived as expected

Have been brewing and culturing successfully thanks.

Great service

It was lovely to deal with someone who really cared about their products

Hi David. Thank you for your feedback. We are passionate about our products and supporting our customers. We are delighted this has been evident. Happy fermenting.