Homemade Rootbeer

Last week I made rootbeer with the Y kids. It was actually very easy and fast process. Only 4 ingredients!! The whole room smelled of delicious rootbeer. The rootbeer has to sit for a few days so we haven`t tried it yet. If you would like to make your very own rootbeer, here is the recipe:

HOMEMADE ROOTBEER

makes about 5 gallons

INGREDIENTS

2 ounces McCormick Rootbeer Concentrate

5 pounds sugar

5 gallons lukewarm water & 1 cup pre-boiled water

1 package dry active yeast

DIRECTIONS

1. Dissolve yeast in 1 cup pre-boiled water. Allow yeast to dissolve undisturbed for 10 to 15 minutes.

2. Mix rootbeer concentrate with sugar in a large container (DO NOT USE ALUMINUM). Stir in 5 gallons lukewarm water.

3. Add yeast to sugar mixture and stir well.

4. Bottle immediately into plastic bottles, leaving 2-inch space at top of bottle. Cap tightly. Store each bottle on its side at room temperature for 1 to 2 days, then store upright in refrigerator for additional 3 to 4 days. Keep refrigerated and consume within 7 to 8 days. ENJOY!!