7 Years after the OP published this and it is still popular. I made this yesterday and it's bubbling away as we speak. I did the AG version, and to be honest I was worried about the size of the grain bill, but it came out very nice (prior to fermentation) there is PLENTY of ginger in the recipe, I could taste the honey right up front, I think that will mellow with fermentation and lagering.
I can see how it won a place in a contest, it is a very nice recipe and I want to thank the OP for publishing it. WIth the recent popularity of Moscow Mules, Hard Sodas, etc. It was nice to find a tasty, cost effective, ginger beer.
This will be in my collection for years to come, thank you.
More tasting notes after its all done.