Whether you've got a tummy ache or a sweet tooth, ginger ale is always a good idea. But which brand makes the best one? We tasted a bunch to find out.

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.

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Well, ginger ale's backstory does link in with the fermentation process. The beverage started out as an alcoholic beer, brewed in England at the start of the 19th century.

Both ginger ale and ginger beer pack bubbles and spice, but which ginger soda you choose can make a big difference. Here’s why each drink deserves a place in your home bar.

“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.

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You might know ginger ale as your favorite bar mixer, or the drink your grandma gave you when you had a stomach ache. But this beloved soft drink has a more interesting backstory than most people ...