RecipesUpstream Brewing CompanyLager Root Beer

Lager Root Beer Recipe

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May 06 2025

2h

Serves 4

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Recipe information

Make Lager Root Beer in just 2h . House-made Root Beer with vanilla vodka

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Ingredients

Beverage Ingredients

Preparation

Preparation Instructions

1. Make the Root Beer Base

In a large pot, combine the water and sugar. Heat over medium heat, stirring until the sugar is completely dissolved. Once dissolved, remove from heat.

2. Add Flavoring

Stir in the sarsaparilla extract and the seeds scraped from the vanilla bean, along with the whole vanilla bean pod for extra flavor. Allow the mixture to cool to room temperature.

3. Fermentation

Once cooled, sprinkle the yeast over the mixture and stir gently. Cover the pot with a clean cloth and let it sit at room temperature for 24-48 hours to ferment.

4. Bottle the Root Beer

After fermentation, strain the mixture to remove the vanilla pod and any sediment. Pour the root beer into clean bottles, leaving some space at the top. Seal the bottles tightly.

5. Chill and Carbonate

Refrigerate the bottles for at least 3 days to carbonate. The longer it sits, the fizzier it will become.

6. Serve with Vodka

Once carbonated, pour the root beer into a glass, add 2 oz of vanilla vodka, and top with club soda. Stir gently and serve immediately.

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