posted by Chyrel 07-12-98 7:58 PM
Chyrel's Kitchen
Homemade Root beer
4 pounds Sugar -- granulated
4 3/4 gallons Lukewarm water
3 ounces Root beer extract
1/2 teaspoon Dry bakers yeast
1 cup Lukewarm water
Put sugar, water, and extract in pot. Mix well. Add yeast to the cup of water. Mix. Add to pot. Blend well. Let settle. Siphon into clean, sterilized bottles.
Fill to 1/4-inch of top of bottle. Cap securely. Place bottles on their sides in a warm place for a least five days,longer in cooler weather. Chill and taste.