ginger beer

American  

noun

1. a soft drink similar to ginger ale but containing more ginger flavor.

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ginger beer British  

noun

1. a slightly alcoholic drink made by fermenting a mixture of syrup and root ginger

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Etymology

Origin of ginger beer

First recorded in 1800–10

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• ginger ale vs. ginger beer

Example Sentences

The shortage also affected Asahi's soft drinks, such as ginger beer and soda water.

From BBC

The problem isn't just affecting beer, she adds, there are also shortages of Asahi's soft drinks, such as ginger beer and soda water.

From BBC

I’d order gin with ginger beer, a splash of bitters and a twist of lemon or orange.

From Los Angeles Times

“We know where each other is going, even if it’s a new place or phrasing,” Doe says backstage as he nurses a ginger beer.

From Los Angeles Times

Ditto the vivid floating letters announcing your arrival at Pike Place Market, and your proximity to the city’s most prominent ginger beer or Capitol Hill dispensary.

From Seattle Times