The label on the Ginger Supreme is full of proclamations. “Just the Way You Like It!” “Ohh! It’s Gingerlicious” “Naturally Refreshing and Rejuvenating!” “Shake Well!” They take advantage of every piece of real estate on that label.
Ginger Supreme is unlike the majority of the carbonated ginger brews we’ve drunk across this site. It’s brewed the old-fashioned, West Indian way. How is West Indian ginger beer different? It’s typically non-carbonated, and is made with ginger puree or pulp. Ginger Supreme’s color is a natural ginger yellow/gold. This ginger beer settles very significantly… left alone for a few days, the ginger pulp migrates all to the bottom leaving a mostly clear base behind. After a good shake, Ginger Supreme is pretty much opaque.
True to its claim, it’s non-carbonated. The ginger and spice flavor is strong and consistently presented, and not overly complex. Without carbonation to break up the texture on the tongue, it’s a smooth, juice-like consistency – a bit heavy and filling. No one can blame you if you like it over ice, just to lessen the intensity. It is a sweet ginger beer, though not the sweetest we’ve had. There is a muted aftertaste so feel free to keep drinking.
I don’t recall where I heard of Ginger Supreme, but it’s a good alternative to (and just as traditional as) the fizzy beers and mixers that dominate the ginger brew space.
Ingredients
Pure filtered water, pure cane sugar, ginger puree, and other natural spices, vitamin C (ascorbic acid)