{8/28} Small-Batch Ginger Ale Brewing

Learn how to make your own ginger ale from scratch in this hands-on soda making class at Handcraft Revival in Salt Lake City.

In this beginner-friendly fermentation class, students will learn the traditional process for brewing naturally fermented ginger ale using fresh ingredients, real ginger, and old-fashioned methods — no syrups, shortcuts, or canned mixes involved.

Together, we’ll explore how homemade ginger ale has been brewed historically, how fermentation creates carbonation naturally, and how to balance spice, sweetness, and fizz for a refreshing summer drink. Students will bottle their own batch of ginger ale in swing-top bottles to take home and ferment.

This class makes for an especially fun late-summer outing or date night — come learn something new, make something delicious together, and leave with a handcrafted drink you’ll be excited to share.

Details

Date: Friday, August 28
Time: 6PM–8PM
Ages: 16+
(Under 16 with an adult)
Instructor: Stan Bailey
Location: Handcraft Revival — Sugar House, Salt Lake City
Skill Level: Beginner Friendly

What You’ll Learn

• The basics of natural fermentation
• How to brew ginger ale using whole ingredients
• How carbonation develops naturally
• How to balance spice, sweetness, and flavor
• Bottling, carbonation, and storage tips
• A brief history of homemade sodas and fermented drinks

What You’ll Make

• One small batch of naturally fermented homemade ginger ale bottled in swing-top bottles to take home

What’s Included

Your registration includes:

• 4 swing-top bottles
• Fresh brewing ingredients
• Simple packaging materials
• Guided hands-on instruction throughout the class

Students will make enough ginger ale to fill approximately 6 bottles total.

To help keep the overall cost of the class lower, registration includes 4 swing-top bottles. Students are welcome to:

• leave the remaining ginger ale with us for future demonstrations, or
• purchase additional swing-top bottles during checkout to take home their full batch.

Ticket Options

Full Ticket (Class + Supplies)

Includes admission and all necessary supplies.

Returning Student Ticket (Bring Your Own Bottles)

For students who have taken a previous ginger ale, root beer, or kombucha class and are bringing back swing-top bottles originally purchased from Handcraft Revival.  If you are bringing your own bottles feel free to bring 6-8 for any extra soda made.

(For safety reasons, only bottles purchased from us may be reused.)

Date Night / Work-Together Add-On Ticket

Must be purchased alongside a Full or Returning Student Ticket.

Allows a second participant to join and share the same ingredients and materials — perfect for couples, friends, or parent/teen pairs.

Limit one add-on per main ticket.

Helpful Notes / FAQs

• No prior fermentation or brewing experience necessary.
• Fermentation continues after class — instructions will be provided for care at home.
• Please plan to transport bottles home carefully.
• This class works especially well as a relaxed date night or evening out with a friend.

Refund & Transfer Policy

Refundable for store credit up until 1 week before the event.
After that, tickets are transferable to another person only. Please try to give us a heads up at least 24 hours in advance.