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Jun 28, 2019 · This homemade root beer is so delicious, brightly flavored with herbs and spices, naturally sweet and lightly fizzy. And it's made the old-fashioned way - through fermentation. Fermented sodas are naturally fizzy, and loaded with probiotics. Plus it's A LOT easier than you think.
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- Make The Ginger Bug
- Boil The Roots & Herbs
- Ferment The Root Beer
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The first step in making this fermented root beer is to make a ginger bug. Since ginger root is also a common ingredient in root beer, this seemed like the perfect choice. You can follow my recipe for making a ginger bug here.
Combine the water and herbs in a pot and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 20 minutes. Remove the pot from the heat and let the root and bark tea come to room temperature. Just smelling these herbs brewing brings back childhood memories of drinking root beer!
Strain out the herbs and put the tea into a wide mouth gallon jar. Stir in the sugar, molasses, ginger bug, and ginger slices, then cover the jug with a piece of cheesecloth secured with a rubber band. Put the jar in a quiet corner in your kitchen and let the root beer ferment. Give it a vigorous stir with a wooden spoon once per day. It should sta...
Strain out the the ginger pieces and transfer the root beer to flip top bottlesusing a funnel, making sure to leave an inch or two of head space. Let the bottles sit at room temperature to build up carbonation for at least a week before drinking your root beer. Serve cold and enjoy! This homemade root beer is so delicious, exactly what real root be...
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Once fermentation is complete, fermented root beer can be enjoyed straight from the bottle or poured over ice for a refreshing treat. It pairs well with grilled meats, sandwiches, and other picnic fare, making it a perfect beverage for outdoor gatherings and cookouts.
While you can easily find root beer at your local grocery store, there’s a certain charm in making it from scratch at home. In this article, we will guide you through the process of making old-fashioned homemade root beer and share some tips to ensure a successful brewing experience.
Mar 7, 2020 · A favorite fermented beverage in our home is homemade root beer. Root beer is a healthful and very traditional North American beverage. Enthusiasts typically brew it with sassafras bark ( Sassafras albidium ) or sarsaparilla ( Smilax ornata).
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Root beer is one of the most fun sodas to make at home. It’s not that difficult and you can experiment with spices to find your favorite flavor combination. And because it’s a soft drink (don’t let the name ‘beer’ fool you!), it’s a fun cooking project to do with your kids!
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May 25, 2019 · When making your own root beer, trial and error will help you figure out what methods and ingredients you like best. This version of root beer is a soda. Due to the fact that the root beer is bottle conditioned, there’s a small amount (less than 0.5% ABV) of alcohol present in the beer, but not enough to get much of a buzz.