Ginger Beer
["1 lb. fresh ginger", "1/2 gal. (8 c.) water", "1/2 gal. pineapple juice *", "1 tsp. whole cloves or 1 stick cinnamon (optional)", "sugar to taste"]
["*Juices of other fruits; e.g., 2 or 3 limes or lemons, diluted with enough water to make 8 cups may be substituted for pineapple."]
["fresh ginger", "water", "pineapple juice", "whole cloves", "sugar"]