Real Root Beer
Author/Submitted by:
Aug/Sept 1990 issue of "The Herb Companion".
Servings: 0
Categories:
Brewing
/
Non-Alcoholic Beverages
Ingredients: 5
quarts
Water 1/4
ounce
Hops 1/2
ounce
Dried burdock root 1/2
ounce
Dried yellow dock root 1/2
ounce
Dried sarsaparilla root 1/2
ounce
Dried sassafras root 1/2
ounce
Dried spikenard root 1 1/2
cups
Sugar 1/8
teaspoon
Granulated yeast Directions:
Simmer herbs for 30 minutes. Add sugar, stir to dissolve. Cool to lukewarm, add yeast and stir well. Cover and let sit for 1 hour.
The instructions do not say this but I would strain the mixture before adding the yeast. Then add the yeast, bottle and tightly seal the containers. Store for a few days at room temperature, then transfer to a coooool place lest you have glass grenades. Also, the article said you can get the ingredients from a mail order company: Rosemary House 120 South Market Street Mechanicsburg, PA 17055.
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