ginger!

so the first stab at ginger beer was a semi-failure, although tasty and really gingery, it was too sweet and not much fizz --- second try looks more promising --- these have only been festering less than 48 hours and are looking real sparky already

update:  one recipe sez it's ready after two days, so i opened one --- delish, although a little too gingery, but cut it with vodka, pelligrino, and a splash of lime, and you have an excellent adult beverage