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Enter fermented root beer – a tantalizing twist on the classic soda that adds depth of flavor and potential health benefits through the magic of fermentation. I have been enjoying fermented foods after discovering the long list of health benefits they have to offer—including fermented root beer!
In most countries, it is legal to brew homemade fermented root beer as long as it is for personal consumption and not for sale. However, it is always important to check local regulations regarding alcohol production and consumption.
- Make The Ginger Bug
- Boil The Roots & Herbs
- Ferment The Root Beer
- Bottle 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...
If you’re interested in making more homemade fermented sodas and beers, I have a few recipes for you: 1. Apple Ginger Beer 2. Elderberry Soda 3. Sweet Potato Kvass 4. Turmeric Soda 5. Strawberry Rhubarb Soda 6. Pine Needle Soda 7. Homemade Soda with Yarrow 8. Winter Herb Kvass 9. Strawberry Water Kefir Soda
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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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Apr 11, 2020 · Root beer is a classic North American fermented soda that is non-alcoholic (but can be, if you make it that way). Typically it’s made from fermented sarsaparilla or sassafras bark and molasses. It is famous for is sweet, frothy, cold, refreshing on a hot summer day bliss.
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.
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May 13, 2018 · Root beer a traditional North American fermented drink which can be either alcoholic or not. It’s made with fermented sassafras bark or sarsaparilla. It has a slightly sweet and spicy flavor which can be adjusted based on your taste.
