How to Make Root Beer

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Root beer is a delicious and refreshing treat. Make this tasty beverage at home with a few ingredients and a little patience.

Step 1: Place funnel in bottle
Place the funnel in the top of the bottle.

Tip
Make sure the bottle is clean before using.

Step 2: Pour sugar
Pour the sugar through the funnel into the bottle.

Step 3: Add yeast
Add the yeast to the sugar and shake the bottle to thoroughly mix the sugar and yeast together.

Step 4: Add root beer extract
Add one tablespoon of root beer extract to the mixture.

Tip
Swirl the bottle to make the sugar and yeast mixture concave, making a little bowl to catch the root beer extract.

Step 5: Add water
Add cold water through the funnel until the bottle is half way full.

Step 6: Shake
Swirl the mixture around until the sugar and yeast are dissolved.

Step 7: Add water
Add more cold water, leaving 1 to 2 inches from the top of the bottle empty. Put the cap on tightly and gently swirl and tip the container until everything's thoroughly mixed.

Step 8: Let sit
Let the mixture sit at room temperature for 2 to 4 days. When the bottle hardens from the gas build-up inside, it is time to put it in the refrigerator.

Tip
Over carbonating the root beer can cause the bottle to explode.

Step 9: Open and enjoy
Slowly unscrew the cap and enjoy. The root beer will have negligible alcohol content, but not enough to get anyone drunk.

Did You Know?
A&W root beer, founded in 1922, bears the initials of Roy Allen, inventor of root beer, and business partner Frank Wright.