Filthy Mullah - Lies! I have never "denied that alcohol was ever present at any stage and that the fermentation process was intrinsically non-alcoholic". I simply maintained that the (finished) product was non-alcoholic which was evidenced by the fact that the beverage could be purchased by minors. This statement continues to be borne out regardless of the methods used to remove any trace amounts of alcohol that are produced. And my brethren *will* be avenged!
"Bear" - There are many brands with differing manufacturing processes. The proper stuff contains yeast, ginger, and sugar which would seem to suggest a certain amount of fermentation.
Indy - My assumption is that they "extract" the alcohol before bottling the product for sale. Maybe they burn it off or something, I do not know. I have never been to the factory in Bundaberg, Queensland mainly because I fear that I would have an poplexy with that much GB around (

). Hence, I cannot tell you for sure.
Para - Shuddup! You're supposed to be a hunter, so go and hunt! Stop hanging around forums on the internet! Or go and buy a new machete or something

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