Ginger beer can be either halal or haram depending on its alcohol content. Non-alcoholic ginger beer made from sugar, ginger, yeast, lemon juice, and water is halal as long as it does not intoxicate. However, there are also alcoholic versions of ginger beer, which are haram.

Explanation:

1. Non-Alcoholic Nature:
   • Ginger beer that does not intoxicate and is not intended for intoxication is permissible.
   • Source: Mufti Online
2. Islamic Ruling on Beverages:
   • There is a distinction between intoxicating and non-intoxicating beverages. Beverages that are completely free of alcohol or contain such a negligible amount that it does not cause intoxication are permissible.
   • The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said, “Every intoxicant is khamr and every khamr is haram.” (Sahih Muslim 2003)
   • Source: IslamQA

Conclusion:

Ginger beer is halal as long as it does not contain intoxicating substances and is not consumed for intoxication. Always check the ingredients to ensure it is non-alcoholic.

And Allah knows best.