A favorite of folks worldwide, ginger ale is widely known as the go-to drink when you're on a plane or have an upset stomach. Ginger beer, on the other hand, is a bit less well-known unless you're ...

There are still a few small-scale producers making good, traditional ginger beers, which are well worth seeking out. If you can’t find ginger beer, substitute with ginger ale.

The name comes from how the traditional drink was made by fermenting ginger (hence, ginger beer). The result is a light, foggy color with a sweet, zesty, and potent ginger flavor. Color-wise ...