golden ginger ale

Golden ginger ale is a type of ginger ale, a sweetened, carbonated beverage flavored primarily with ginger extract. While originally carbonated through fermentation, modern ginger ales are artificially saturated with carbon dioxide.12

Golden ginger ales are typically sweeter, less acidic, darker in color, and more pungent than pale dry varieties. Other flavorings like spices, citrus essences, and fruit juices may be added. The U.S. Department of Agriculture defined ginger ale in 1922 as a carbonated beverage made from ginger ale flavor, sugar syrup, harmless organic acid, potable water, and caramel color.1