{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.