Ginger Ale Vs Ginger Beer: What's The Difference? - Chowhound

Pixel-Shot/Shutterstock A favorite of folks worldwide, ginger ale is widely known as the go-to drink when you're on a plane or have an upset stomach. Ginger beer, on the other hand, is a bit less well-known unless you're a fan of Moscow mules. While these two terms were once interchangeable, they diverged when pharmacist James Vernor in Detroit, Michigan, began releasing Vernor's Ginger Ale in 1866. At a glance,…