Specifically, Ginger Beer is a sweet soft drink the commercial brands of which are typically aimed at the same sort of market as Tango, Fanta etc.
Ginger Ale is more in the same category as Tonic Water, Bitter Lemon etc. and although it's perfectly drinkable neat (esp. in very hot weather) it's more commonly used as a mixer.
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Ginger Beer vs. Ginger Ale
Date: 2003-07-15 06:18 am (UTC)Specifically, Ginger Beer is a sweet soft drink the commercial brands of which are typically aimed at the same sort of market as Tango, Fanta etc.
Ginger Ale is more in the same category as Tonic Water, Bitter Lemon etc. and although it's perfectly drinkable neat (esp. in very hot weather) it's more commonly used as a mixer.