The Farm Original Root Beer Recipe
Make The Farm Original Root Beer Recipe in just 2h 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Syrup Ingredients
Carbonation
Method
Syrup Preparation
- 1
Simmer the Base
In a large pot, combine 8 cups of water, sassafras root bark, birch bark, and the whole vanilla bean. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 30 minutes.
- 2
Strain the Mixture
After simmering, strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth into a large bowl to remove the solid ingredients.
- 3
Add Sugar and Flavors
While the liquid is still warm, stir in 4 cups of sugar, citric acid, grated nutmeg, allspice, and star anise. Mix until the sugar is fully dissolved.
- 4
Cool the Syrup
Allow the syrup to cool to room temperature before proceeding to the next step.
- 5
Add Yeast
Once cooled, sprinkle 1 tsp of yeast over the syrup mixture. Gently stir to combine and activate the yeast.
Fermentation
- 6
Ferment the Mixture
Cover the bowl with a clean cloth and let it sit at room temperature for 24-48 hours. Check periodically for bubbling, which indicates fermentation.
Carbonation
- 7
Prepare for Bottling
Once fermentation is complete, add 4 cups of cold water to the syrup mixture to dilute the root beer concentrate.
- 8
- 9
Serving
- 10
Serve Chilled
Once chilled, serve the homemade root beer over ice in glasses. Enjoy your refreshing Farm Original Root Beer!