Crabbies Ginger Beer
Crabbies Ginger Beer is a spicy, refreshing Scottish ginger beer, steeped with real ginger for up to six weeks for a warming, zesty and gently sweet finish.
Type
Style
Serving
500ml
Alcohol %
3.4%
Country
Suitable for
Bottle – £5.40
Crabbie’s Original Alcoholic Ginger Beer pours a bright, clear golden amber with a lively sparkle and a light, frothy head that fades quickly to a fine fizz. On the nose, Crabbie’s Ginger Beer is unmistakably fresh and vibrant, opening with a burst of freshly grated ginger root, followed by hints of lemon zest, soft brown sugar and a gentle warming spice that invites the first sip.
On the palate, Crabbie’s Original delivers an immediate wave of real ginger heat, lively and peppery without ever becoming harsh. This fiery character is balanced by a rounded sweetness reminiscent of golden syrup and honey, giving Crabbie’s Alcoholic Ginger Beer a smooth, highly drinkable quality. Subtle citrus notes of lime and lemon peel lift the flavour and keep each mouthful bright and refreshing.
As Crabbie’s Ginger Beer opens up, the secret blend of spices begins to show through, with whispers of warming clove, cinnamon-like sweetness and a faint earthy depth that adds complexity beneath the bold ginger. The body is light to medium, with a crisp, effervescent mouthfeel that makes Crabbie’s Original Alcoholic Ginger Beer wonderfully thirst-quenching, whether on a summer afternoon in the Cornish sunshine or as a warming drink on a cooler evening.
The finish of Crabbie’s Original is long, warming and satisfying, as the ginger heat gently lingers on the tongue and the back of the throat, softened by a final touch of sweetness and a clean citrus edge. Served well chilled over ice, Crabbie’s Alcoholic Ginger Beer is a characterful, full-flavoured alternative to beer or cider, and a true classic of Scottish drinks heritage.
Crabbie’s Original Alcoholic Ginger Beer is made to a closely guarded recipe that combines real ginger with four secret ingredients. The process begins with selected ginger root, shipped in from the Far East, which forms the heart of Crabbie’s distinctive flavour. Unlike many ginger beers that rely on flavourings alone, Crabbie’s Ginger Beer depends on genuine ginger to deliver its fresh, natural heat.
The defining stage of production is steeping. The ginger is cold-steeped for up to six weeks, a slow and patient process that allows the full depth of flavour, aroma and warming spice to be drawn out gently. Cold steeping preserves the bright, zesty character of the fresh root and avoids the harsh, cooked notes that boiling can produce, giving Crabbie’s Original Alcoholic Ginger Beer its clean and vibrant ginger profile.
Once steeping is complete, the ginger infusion is blended with the secret spices and the fermented alcoholic base, then balanced for sweetness, acidity and carbonation before being filtered and packaged. This careful maturation and blending gives Crabbie’s Original its smooth body, lively sparkle and long warming finish. The result is a ready-to-enjoy Crabbie’s Alcoholic Ginger Beer that is best served well chilled, poured over ice, to let the spicy, refreshing flavour shine.
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