Thanks for the replies.
I opened a cold, refrigerated bottle last night and it did not spill out when opening. Good.
I nailed down the taste and it is the molasses. I don't hate it but I don't really care for it either. I will switch to brown sugar for my next batch.
Also, thanks for the...
So I have been playing with the idea of homebrewing root beer for quite a while now. I have been collecting bottles when possible and stashing them away for when the time is right.
Anyway - Saturday I dropped my wife off at the airport Saturday and decided that it would be a fun project with...