Henry Weinhard Rootbeer Recipe
Make Henry Weinhard Rootbeer 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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Root Beer Ingredients
Method
Preparation Steps
- 1
Prepare the Root Beer Base
In a large pot, combine water, sugar, brown sugar, sassafras root bark, sarsaparilla root, wintergreen leaf, licorice root, and the cinnamon stick. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring until the sugars dissolve.
- 2
Simmer the Mixture
Once boiling, reduce the heat and let the mixture simmer for about 30 minutes. This allows the flavors to meld together.
- 3
Strain the Mixture
After 30 minutes, remove the pot from heat and strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth to remove the solids.
- 4
Cool the Root Beer Base
Let the strained liquid cool to room temperature. Once cooled, add the vanilla extract.
- 5
Ferment the Root Beer
Transfer the cooled mixture to a clean fermentation bottle. Add the yeast and stir gently to combine. Seal the bottle with a cap.
- 6
Bottle and Chill
Let the bottle sit at room temperature for 2-3 days for fermentation. After this period, refrigerate the bottle to stop fermentation. Serve chilled over ice.