November 2016 Moms

Ginger Beer - For nausea

I have not had horrible morning sickness.  I wouldn't call it morning sickness at all actually but I have had a few bouts of nausea that don't really last all that long and seemingly disappear if I just lie down for a minute.  However, my husband brought home Ginger Beer (not alcoholic, think Root Beer) and it really calmed my stomach.  I only started hearing about this stuff late last year and it then it started popping up in our grocery stores.  I'm not a huge ginger ale fan so it was nice to have an option.   
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Re: Ginger Beer - For nausea

  • ShallowSeasShallowSeas member
    edited April 2016
    What does it taste like? More like root beer than ginger ale?  I'm getting sick of ginger ale and need a nice change.

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  • I've always wondered what it tastes like too...I hate beer so if it's anything like that, I'm out...but if it's like root beer, I'm all for it!
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  • It tastes more like ginger than ginger ale if that makes sense.  It really is a lot like root beer just ginger instead.  It's stronger than ginger ale. But no @comealongponds, it does not taste like beer at all.  It's a soda.
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  • Hm...well perhaps I'll pick some up today. Ginger ale is getting a bit sickeningly sweet for me lately. 
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  • Let me know what you think.  The brand that DH bought wasn't sweet at all but I imagine it varies by brand a bit.  :)
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  • I've tried it and it was almost too strong for me if that makes sense.  Like it made me more nauseous. 
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  • I love ginger beer!  Actually I love moscow mules but won't be having one of those for a while now hopefully ;)  There are several different brands out there because of the increased popularity so if you have one you don't like, try another.  Some have a stronger ginger "heat" than others.
  • I was going to say, have none of you who hadn't heard of ginger beer never had a Moscow Mule or Dark 'N Stormy?  Delicious!!!!

    only reason I have been buying ginger ale instead of ginger beer is price and the rate at which I've been going through them. :blush: 
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  • I was going to say I love ginger beer but really I love moscow mules, somehow I thought there was alcohol in ginger beer (shows how much I know) but I'm glad to hear I can drink it now! I have a juicer so I've also been doing fresh ginger with orange and apple and it's delicious and helps calm my stomach.
  • Hm...well perhaps I'll pick some up today. Ginger ale is getting a bit sickeningly sweet for me lately. 
    Yes this...I've been thinking about trying ginger beer because ginger ale sooo sugary but helpful. I've done ginger tea too but I don't really like the taste without putting honey in it.
  • Mmmmmmm ginger beer is SO good, pregnant or not. Very refreshing on a summer day.

  • I'm a huge fan of ginger beer. It tastes almost spicy! its amazing. Never thought to use it for nausea. Good idea!
  • DH is getting some non alcoholic ginger beer for me so we can have Moscow mules together. Obviously no vodka for me!
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  • @lmmc2 There are alcoholic and non-alcoholic brands.
  • This has been my go-to for a while for any stomach related malady... love ginger beer!! (and moscow mules too ;) )

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  • Why hadn't I thought of ginger beer? I love a Moscow mule (actually we call them Minnesota Mules and make them with whiskey, but I digress)...Agree with PPs that ginger ale is too sweet. Maybe I'll do like half and half, that way I won't go through them so quickly. Something new to try tonight!


  • If you have a Trader Joes near by you can usually find it there ;)
  • Ginger beer with lime is my go to beverage at bars too. Nobody questions whether I'm having a cocktail or not
  • I've been drinking ginger beer for my nausea. Ginger ale has always been too sweet for me and ginger chews are too strong. My favorite is Trader Joe's ginger beer - not too strong, but still has some ginger on the bottom so you know you're getting the real thing!
  • LOVE ginger beer. It's not as sweet as ginger ale, it has a little bit of a spice to it and it's so much bubblier. 
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    ginger beer is fantastic for MS, but my OB advised me in first trimester not to have more than one a day because some brand have a very strong concentration of ginger and it might be link to miscarriage. 
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  • Finally tried ginger beer today...yum! Good by itself and even better with a couple lime slices. 
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