Hola, Due to a change in my habits I am looking to find Ginger Beer to drink in place of Alcoholic beer, does Tesco or anywhere sell it ???

I have never seen it anywhere in Udon or Nong Khai.

Make your own, very easy and cheap and quick,

http://www.wikihow.com/Make-Ginger-Beer

I always make this when the hot weather starts, very refreshing..

Looks like I will be home brewing

Saw it tonight in a Family Mart in Pattaya, right next to Tonic Water!

Saw it tonight in a Family Mart in Pattaya, right next to Tonic Water!

So Pattaya has moved to Isaan

Saw it tonight in a Family Mart in Pattaya, right next to Tonic Water!

So Pattaya has moved to Isaan

Just merely to say it is a line that family mart stocks!

Where can I find the brewers yeast? I've never really looked for it, I am sure I have never seen in in the local Makro, Tesco, Big C.

Is Ginger Beer the same as Ginger Ale? Pretty sure that's available here in KKC.

Terry

Where can I find the brewers yeast? I've never really looked for it, I am sure I have never seen in in the local Makro, Tesco, Big C.

I buy mine from the local bread/cake shop, its near enough the same and does the same job, small packets, about 2 teaspoons full 20bht,

Hey guys,

Well ginger beer recipe mentioned does contain alcohol, ginger ale is different but a refreshing option. Good excuse to visit Pattaya if it is available down there !!

Note:

"Section 5 of the Liquors Act (1950) states that it is illegal for anyone to brew their own alcohol, or even have the equipment to do so. The maximum penalty for contravention of this section of the Act is six months in jail, or a fine of 5,000 baht, or both.

If the offender sells the liquour, the maximum penalty rises to a year in jail or a 10,000 baht fine, or both. Those are the maximum penalties and can be imposed for making and / or selling distilled alcohol (spirits).

The maximum penalties for brewing or fermenting alcohol - wine or beer, for example - are lower: 200 baht for making it and 5,000 baht for selling it.'

Source: Payoon Poolsuwan - Phuket Excise Office

-- so if you like to play chemistry set at home, make sure there is no one mad at you or looking to settle a grudge.

Note:

"Section 5 of the Liquors Act (1950) states that it is illegal for anyone to brew their own alcohol, or even have the equipment to do so. The maximum penalty for contravention of this section of the Act is six months in jail, or a fine of 5,000 baht, or both.

If the offender sells the liquour, the maximum penalty rises to a year in jail or a 10,000 baht fine, or both. Those are the maximum penalties and can be imposed for making and / or selling distilled alcohol (spirits).

The maximum penalties for brewing or fermenting alcohol - wine or beer, for example - are lower: 200 baht for making it and 5,000 baht for selling it.'

Source: Payoon Poolsuwan - Phuket Excise Office

-- so if you like to play chemistry set at home, make sure there is no one mad at you or looking to settle a grudge.

Tell that to every household in my village, That rotgut rice whisk is made in half the homes here. I am sure what you say is true, but you can't drive here without a license either.

All I said was don't do it and then (especially as a farang) have someone get mad at you and go looking for a way to even the score .. and everyone in your village probably knows that as well.

Our local Tesco-Lotus sell Ginger Beer, but does have a unique "Thai" variant flavour, akin to cleaning fluid, but it's OK.

Yeast is sold as well, although I buy from a Thai wholesaler for about 150 Baht for 500g, it's the French brand SAF (Sometimes Fermipan) works well.