GINGER BEER VS GINGER ALE -11 March 2022 What IS the difference between ginger beer and ginger ale... ... and, most importantly, are either of them alcoholic? In a nutshell, the difference is that ginger ale is a flavoured non-alcoholic soda, whereas ginger beer is a fermented brew which typically has a wee bit of alcohol in it. If you'd like to know more, then buckle up and read on, you're in for a historic journey…