# Tangy Medicinal Ginger Drinks This Delicious Homemade Ginger Beer Recipe Can Cure Stomach Aches By Michael Baxter | Published 2014-03-25 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/homemade-ginger-beer References: [thehistorykitchen](http://thehistorykitchen.com/2013/09/05/the-old-fashioned-way-homemade-ginger-beer/) This homemade ginger beer recipe will not only quench one's thirst but heal their stomach too. Most people around the world know about [ginger ale](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/poppi-ginger-fizz). It's the drink of choice for many people and brands like [Canada Dry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canada-dry-ginger-ale) have popularized it. What people don't seem to know is that its sister drink, ginger beer, is not only equally as delicious, but also easy to make. Ginger is known to not only be flavorful and delicious but also contain healing properties. Because of its utility, it's a popular drink and mixer for other drinks. Sharon Biggs Waller teaches readers how to make their own homemade ginger beer with clear and easy instructions on the History Kitchen. Being able to use one plant for food, medicine and drinks is an amazing ability and ginger beer is definitely one of the better products to come out of the plant. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.3/10 - Popularity: 1% | Activity: 1% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Homemade Ginger Beer:** Opportunity for businesses to tap into the growing demand for homemade ginger beer as a healthier and flavorful alternative to store-bought options. - **Healing Properties of Ginger:** Potential for companies to develop innovative ginger-based products with medicinal benefits, catering to health-conscious consumers seeking natural remedies. - **Multi-purpose Use of Ginger:** Potential for industries to explore diverse applications of ginger, such as food, medicine, and beverages, to meet the evolving consumer needs. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Beverage Industry:** Disruption opportunity for beverage companies to introduce ginger-based drinks that offer both refreshment and health benefits to the consumers. - **Health and Wellness Industry:** Opportunity for businesses in the health and wellness sector to develop ginger-infused products that promote natural healing and well-being. - **Hospitality Industry:** Opportunity for hotels and restaurants to incorporate homemade ginger beer into their menus, offering a unique and health-conscious beverage option for their customers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Fiber-Rich Ginger Ales](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ginger-ale.md) - [Functional Digestive Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soov-stomach-soothing-drink.md) - [Sparkling Ginger Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sparkling-ginger-drink.md) - [Award-Winning Ginger Beers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ginger-beer1.md) - [Spicy Ginger Beers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spicy-ginger-beer.md) - [Functional Ginger Beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gngr-labs-canned.md) - [Better-for-You Ginger Sodas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soft-drinks-for-adults.md) - [Prebiotic Ginger Beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sparkling-prebiotic-beverages.md) - [Ginger Chamomile Sparkling Beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ginger-chamomile-sparkling-beverage.md)