Ibc Bottle Root Beer Recipe
Make Ibc Bottle Root Beer Recipe in just 3h . Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
Flavoring Ingredients
Carbonation Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- 1
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Activate Yeast
In a small bowl, dissolve 1 tsp of yeast in a small amount of warm water (about 1/4 cup) and let it sit for about 5 minutes until it becomes frothy.
Flavoring
- 3
Add Flavorings
Once the sugar mixture is well combined and warm (not boiling), remove it from heat. Stir in 2 tsp of vanilla extract, 1 oz of root beer extract, 0.5 tsp of wintergreen extract, 0.5 tsp of sarsaparilla extract, and 0.25 tsp of bitter orange extract. Mix thoroughly.
- 4
Incorporate Yeast
Add the activated yeast mixture to the pot and stir gently to combine without stirring too vigorously.
Fermentation
- 5
Ferment
Cover the pot with a clean towel and let the mixture sit at room temperature for 24 to 48 hours. Check occasionally; bubbles should form, indicating fermentation.
Final Steps
- 6
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Add Carbonation
To each bottle, add 2 cups of carbonated water before sealing completely to achieve desired fizziness.
- 8
Chill and Serve
Refrigerate the bottles for at least 24 hours before serving. Enjoy your homemade IBC-style root beer chilled!
