Brewed Ginger Beer

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Common questions

Is Brewed Ginger Beer healthy?

Brewed Ginger Beer scores 75/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This ginger beer contains beneficial ingredients like ginger juice and extracts, which offer anti-inflammatory and antioxidant benefits.

How processed is Brewed Ginger Beer?

Brewed Ginger Beer is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Brewed Ginger Beer's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, GINGER JUICE, LIME JUICE CONCENTRATE, GINGER EXTRACT count in its favor; CANE SUGAR, NATURAL FLAVORS are flagged as ingredients of concern. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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Brewed Ginger Beer

Trader Joe's
75 Good

Analysis updated August 2026 · How Scout scores

$19.99 · 1.41 oz · pack of 4 · $3.54 / ounce
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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 3
Harmful ingredients 2
Owned by Trader Joe's
Category Soda
Summary

This ginger beer contains beneficial ingredients like ginger juice and extracts, which offer anti-inflammatory and antioxidant benefits. However, the presence of cane sugar as a primary ingredient raises concerns due to its potential contribution to obesity and metabolic issues. The product is moderately processed, which limits its score despite the inclusion of natural flavors and juice concentrates.

Key ingredients 7

GINGER JUICE
Good

Ginger juice provides a natural spicy flavor and is known for its refreshing taste and aromatic qualities.

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LIME JUICE CONCENTRATE
Good

Lime juice concentrate offers a zesty citrus note, complementing the ginger and lemon flavors.

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GINGER EXTRACT
Good

Ginger extract intensifies the ginger flavor, providing a robust and aromatic spicy note.

CARBONATED WATER
Neutral

Carbonated water is the base of many sodas, providing the fizzy texture without adding calories or sugar.

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LEMON JUICE CONCENTRATE
Neutral

Standard formulation ingredient — neither beneficial nor harmful at typical use.

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CANE SUGAR
Bad

Processed additive flagged under Scout's ingredient doctrine.

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NATURAL FLAVORS
Bad

Umbrella term that can hide dozens of undisclosed synthetic constituents.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

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