HOMEMADE ROOT BEER
(A Christmas tradition but we haven’t been able to find the extract for the last two years - if you can find it, please let me know where.)
Instructions for 1/2 batch:
157 pressure type bottles (7 oz)
3/8 tsp dry yeast
2-1/2 lb white sugar
1/2 bottle Hires Root Beer Extract
352 oz lukewarm water
Wash bottles well and rinse with clear water.
Sprinkle yeast on top 1/2 cup lukewarm water.
Set aside. Put sugar in 2-1/2 to 3 gallon pan.
Pour Hires Root Beer Extract over top.
Add water and stir thoroughly.
Mix yeast and add to pan. Stir well.
Using 1 cup measuring cup, fill bottles to about 1/2 to 3/4 inches from top. Cap.
Store bottles on their sides in a cool place.
Test periodically until desired fizz is reached. (1 - 3 weeks)