Iron Horse Root Beer Recipe

Time1h 30m

Serves8

Make Iron Horse 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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1
Combine Water and Sugar
In a large pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Add 1 cup of sugar, stirring until fully dissolved.
2
Add Molasses
Once the sugar has dissolved, add 1 cup of molasses to the pot. Stir well to combine with the sugar water.
3
Mix in Root Beer Extract
Remove the pot from heat and mix in 2 tablespoons of root beer extract. Stir until the extract is well incorporated.
4
Cool the Mixture
Allow the mixture to cool to room temperature, approximately 30 minutes.

5
Activate Yeast
In a small bowl, dissolve 1 teaspoon of yeast in a few tablespoons of warm water. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until bubbly.
6
Combine Yeast with Mixture
Once the main mixture has cooled, add the activated yeast to the root beer mixture. Stir gently to combine.
7
Let it Ferment
Cover the pot with a clean cloth and let it sit at room temperature for 24 to 48 hours, depending on how fizzy you want your root beer.

8
Prepare Bottles
Clean and sterilize your bottles. You will need approximately 4 cups of bottled carbonated water.
9
Mix with Carbonated Water
Once fermentation is complete, mix the root beer with 4 cups of bottled carbonated water in a large bowl.
10
Bottling
Pour the mixture into the prepared bottles, leaving some space at the top. Seal them tightly.
11
Chill and Serve
Refrigerate the bottles for at least 2 hours before serving. Enjoy your homemade Iron Horse Root Beer!