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For spices, I have some wild-grown sassafras root (which smells very strongly of classic root beer), and am thinking sarsaparilla, vanilla (extract or bean), coriander, star anise, and ginger. Since I want to keep it from being spicy, and have as sweet of a final flavor as possible while keeping ABV under 0.5%, it seems like molasses and/or brown sugar are better choices than cane sugar or raw ...
In a large pot, combine the sassafras root bark, sarsaparilla root, wintergreen leaf, licorice root, cinnamon stick, and vanilla bean. Add 1 gallon of water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes. Remove the pot from the heat and stir in the granulated sugar and molasses until dissolved.
- 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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Pour 8 cups of water in a pot and add the herbs (you’ll use the remaining water later). Bring to a boil. Once boiling, lower heat and cover the pot, simmering the herbs for 20 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool for 10 minutes. Strain your decoction, then transfer to a half-gallon mason jar.
Jan 5, 2024 · Yarrow, Rose, and Strawberry Soda. Also made with a ginger bug, this fermented soda with yarrow, rose, and strawberries is perfect to make if you have wild roses climbing somewhere in your yard. These seasonal ingredients make this drink taste refreshing and delicious, and it’s just as beautiful as it tastes.
Jun 28, 2019 · Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then turn down the heat to medium-low. Simmer for 30 minutes, and then stir in the sassafras bark, and continue simmering a further 15 minutes. Turn off the heat, stir in the sugar until it dissolves. Next, allow the decoction to cool to room temperature - about 2 hours.
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Apr 26, 2018 · Stir until the sugar has dissolved. Cover with a piece of cloth or coffee filter held in place with a rubber band or metal ring. Ginger bug needs exposure to air for fermentation so don’t ferment in a sealed jar. Place the jar somewhere warm and dark to ferment for 3 to 5 days and give it a good stir each day.
