These ginger beverages are the indispensable spicy-sweet mixer for Mules, Bucks, and more. But what's the real difference between them? By Kate Dingwall Published on January 2, 2025 Credit: ...

Sweetened with sugar and boasting actual ginger root among its ingredients, this is a notably spicy, aromatically complex example of ginger beer, with a finish that sizzles for a solid 20 seconds.

The typical calorie count for ginger beer is fairly steep. It ranges from 14 to 16 calories per ounce or 168 to 192 calories for a 12-ounce bottle.

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Ginger ale tends to have a sweeter taste, while ginger beer is often much spicier and is carbonated via fermentation instead of through artificial means. That said, the variance can differ by brand.

“Ginger beer has more of a spicy, natural ginger flavor, while ginger ale has more subtle, even syrupy qualities.” Each drink is also suited to different cocktails.