Jul 14 2026
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Fitz's Root Beer Recipe

Inspired by D. Rowe's Restaurant & Bar
Time1h 30m
Serves8

Make Fitz's Root Beer Recipe in just 1h 30m. 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

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Combine Water and Sugars

    In a large pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Once boiling, gradually add 2 cups of granulated sugar and 1 cup of brown sugar, stirring until fully dissolved.

  2. 2

    Add Flavorings

    Remove the pot from heat and add the sarsaparilla root, wintergreen extract, licorice root, cinnamon stick, and nutmeg. Stir well to combine and let the mixture steep for about 30 minutes to infuse the flavors.

Fermentation

  1. 3

    Add Yeast and Root Beer Extract

    After steeping, strain the mixture to remove the solid ingredients. Allow the liquid to cool to room temperature. Once cooled, add 2 tablespoons of root beer extract and 1 teaspoon of active dry yeast. Stir gently to combine.

  2. 4

    Bottle the Root Beer

    Pour the mixture into clean, sanitized bottles, leaving about 1 inch of headspace at the top. Seal the bottles tightly.

  3. 5

    Ferment

    Let the bottles sit at room temperature for 2-3 days to ferment. Check them daily for carbonation by gently squeezing the bottles. Once they feel firm, refrigerate to halt fermentation.

Serving

  1. 6

    Chill and Serve

    Once the root beer is fully chilled, serve it over ice in a glass. Enjoy your homemade Fitz's Root Beer!

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