The best ginger beers to crack open this spring

Is there anything more refreshing than an ice-cold ginger beer on a hot day? We say no – this is ginger beer’s time to shine. Australians’ appetite for ginger beer has grown, and more local brands are crafting the good stuff, offering bold flavours, inventive twists, and keeping things zesty and refreshing.

So, what is ginger beer? Technically, it’s closer to a cider than a beer, given how it’s made. It starts with ginger and can be brewed with varying levels of alcohol. Many brands now make non-alcoholic versions as well, so, despite the name, everyone can get around it. The beauty of ginger beer (with or without booze) is its versatility – it works just as well on its own with a slice of lime as it does in a Moscow Mule. So, next time you’re craving gingery goodness on a warm afternoon, try one of these on for size.