How to Make Root Beer

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Sterilize anything that will touch your Root Beer.

   This includes pots, funnels, tubes/siphons, measuring cups, and bottles.
   
   You can boil these items or simply run them through a dishwasher, as the high temperature will kill any unwanted bacteria. (You shouldn't touch the brew, but washing your hands is a good idea too.)
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   Step 2: Using a clean bottle and a dry funnel

   Add a level cup of sugar or cane sugar.
   
   You can adjust the amount to achieve the desired sweetness. , The yeast should be fresh and active, and any brand that is available will work. ,, This is done in order to make it concave and enable it to catch the extract in the middle. , Notice how the extract sticks to the sugar.
   
   This will help dissolve the extract. , Pour through the funnel.
   
   Rinse the extract stuck to the funnel and tablespoon.
   
   Swirl to dissolve the ingredients. , Securely screw the cap so as to seal the bottle.
   
   Invert repeatedly to thoroughly dissolve the contents. , Eventually, the bottle should feel hard to a forceful squeeze.
   
   Once that happens, move it to a cool place (below 65 F (18 C)). , Crack the lid of the bottle just a little to release the pressure slowly.
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   Step 3: add the ingredients in sequence as stated in the steps that follow.

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   Step 4: Measure 1/4 teaspoon powdered baker's yeast and place in the funnel.

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   Step 5: Shake well to make sure that the yeast grains are distributed evenly into the sugar.

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   Step 6: Swirl the sugar/yeast mixture in the bottom.

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   Step 7: Replace the funnel and add 1 Tbsp of root beer extract on top of the dry sugar.

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   Step 8: Fill the bottle halfway with fresh

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   Step 9: cool tap water that has little or no chlorine.

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    Step 10: Fill the bottle to the neck with fresh water

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    Step 11: leaving only about an inch of head space.

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    Step 12: Place the sealed bottle at room temperature for about three or four days.

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    Step 13: Refrigerate overnight to thoroughly chill before serving.

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