Stewart's Root Beer Recipe
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Ingredients
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Ingredients
Method
Directions
- 1
Prepare the Base
In a large pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil.
- 2
Once boiling, remove from heat and stir in 2 cups of sugar until fully dissolved.
- 3
Add 2 tablespoons of root beer extract to the sugar-water mixture and stir well.
- 4
Cool the Mixture
Allow the mixture to cool to room temperature.
- 5
This is essential to ensure that the yeast will not be killed when added.
- 6
Add Yeast
Once cooled, sprinkle 1 teaspoon of yeast over the surface of the mixture.
- 7
Let it sit for about 5 minutes to allow the yeast to activate.
- 8
Mix in Vanilla
After the yeast has activated, stir in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
- 9
Bottle the Root Beer
Using a funnel, pour the root beer mixture into clean, sanitized bottles, leaving about an inch of space at the top.
- 10
Add a small amount (about 1/4 cup) of bottled water to each bottle for carbonation.
- 11
Seal and Ferment
Cap the bottles tightly and store them in a cool, dark place for 3 to 5 days.
- 12
Check the bottles daily for pressure. When they feel firm, they are ready.
- 13
Chill and Serve
Once fermentation is complete, refrigerate the bottles to stop the fermentation process.
- 14
Serve chilled and enjoy your homemade Stewart's Root Beer!