The Life Legacy and Adventures of Jake Jacobson
Frank "Jake" Jacobson
The The Life Legacy and Adventures of Jake Jacobson begins on a small farm outside Stevens Point, Wisconsin, during the Great Depression. Life was simple and demanding, and self-sufficiency was woven into every day. Jake’s family relied on natural remedies to treat colds, stomach ailments, poison ivy, sunburn, and many of the minor injuries that came with farm work. Those early experiences shaped his lifelong understanding of how nature supports healing and well-being. Though he was never a medic, Jake became a trusted source of practical wisdom, offering natural remedies and encouragement for physical, mental, and spiritual health.
With a deep desire to serve his country, Jake enlisted in the paratroopers and was deployed to Europe, where he completed a tour of duty in France. After returning home, the structure of military life gave way to a growing sense of curiosity and adventure. Jake traveled widely, seeking new cultures, landscapes, and traditions. It was on a rugged trail leading to Machu Picchu that he encountered a twisted, golden ginger root the locals called a “miracle cure.” That moment marked the beginning of Jake’s lifelong appreciation for ginger and the remarkable benefits it offered.
Friends and family knew Jake for his generosity, his humor, and his belief in simple, natural healing. But it wasn’t until years after his passing that his son, Tryg “Jake,” created the ginger tonic that now bears his father’s name. Jake’s StrongGinger was crafted to honor the values his father lived every day—strength, compassion, curiosity, and care for others.
Today, the The Life Legacy and Adventures of Jake Jacobson continues through every bottle of Jake’s StrongGinger. Rooted in tradition and elevated by modern craftsmanship, it has become known throughout the Midwest and beyond for its bold flavor, natural strength, and the wellness benefits recognized in Ayurvedic practice for generations.
Jake’s legacy lives on in the people who drink it, the stories they share, and the belief that nature still holds remarkable power to strengthen and restore.