> Ginger beer was originally an alcoholic brew made from fermenting ginger, sugar, and water, although most commercial ginger beers nowadays are non-alcoholic.Ginger ale is a non-alcoholic, sweetened, ginger-flavored soft drink. Ginger beer is stronger-tasting and spicier than ginger ale, but less carbonated. Source: _[What's the Difference Between Ginger Ale and Ginger Beer? | Kitchn](http://www.thekitchn.com/whats-the-difference-between-ginger-ale-and-ginger-beer-222925)_