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Another alternative is pasteurization. Super easy to do and effective. It also doesn't require any additional, or special, equipment. :) I have done the pasteurization process effectively many times and with great success. :) Give that a try and see how it works out for you. If you leave...

WOW! Thank you very much for those comments. I'd say "one of the best on the web" is some pretty big shoes to fill, but thank you very much. I am glad you enjoyed the recipe and that things worked out for you. I've been curious about licorice root. I know we all have different tastes, but from a...

That's crazy that they get that thick. I had no idea. I would love to grow a sassafras tree here in MN.

Well, hopefully this will produce a much better product for you. When I used to drink, I hated beer. Will hops give it a beer like flavor? If not, what will the hops add to the root beer? I have always been curious about hops in root beer but didn't know where to start, what kind to add, and if...

Sounds good. Cant wait to hear back. :)

I have heard of people using pieces like this. I guess if it were me, I would just give them a quick rinse just to get off any dirt or whatever, and then use them the way they are. You could maybe cut them up to smaller pieces but I would say that's optional. That's root huh? I can't say I have...

Could you post a picture? Im kind of curious to see what exactly you're talking about.I may have a better answer for you once I can see it. :)

Awesome! Look forward to hearing about your experience with it. The "Signature" recipe has changed a little but still tastes great. I am thinking about doing some tweaks to perfect it but it's still a solid recipe. “Signature Recipe” MAKES 3 GALLONS 12 Qts Water 36 oz...

That's the path I was going down too. I couldn't use enough beans to get the flavor I was looking for and thats why I went with flavoring and extract. I am actually thinking of getting a big bag of Bourbon Vanilla beans and making my own extract. :)

If it were me, I think I would use more vanilla and less of the oak. Then again I like vanilla so if you feel you got enough, then leave it as is. :) I use about 1 cup of vanilla flavoring and about 1/2cp. of vanilla extract. Beans alone just didn't get me the vanilla flavor I was looking for...

would you be willing to share your recipe just to get a full idea of what your working with?

I honestly don't know anything about what you're doing here, but in things that are aged in oak, isn't it usually very very subtle? I only ask that because I would assume you'd want to use very little of the cubes then or soak for less time. This recipe sounds very interesting though. I'll be...

I thought you may have been referring to beer. I am brewing root beer so I am new to some of the terms you've used, so if you dont mind me asking: 1. Priming sugar is something "special" right? Even if I dont use it, what exactly is it used for? 2. What is "racking"? Ive heard this term, but...

I have been brewing for a couple years now and every once in a while I come across something that catches my interest. When I add the yeast to my brew, I always add the yeast in dry form directly into each bottle. I came across something that made me second guess my method. I read a recipe...

Yucca root is another popular one you may want to add. It may not be a bad idea, and maybe you're already planning too, to add what they may contribute to the brew. For example, sarsaparilla and sassafrass are used for their flavors where as the use of yucca root or wintergreen are used for...

There, their, they're, no reason to be a grammar Nazi. No one likes a Nazi. Not only is it rude but it is really uncalled fore and not needed. I would suggest either two help someone (minus the grammar lesson) or just not say anything at all. It also doesn't add a good vibe to someone who's new...

That I am not sure of. I have heard or people kegging this, but I am not sure what alterations had to be made in order to do that.

Well, I would love to provide one of my recipes and a story... First, the recipe. MAKES 5 GALLONS 20 Qts Water 60 oz. Honey 10 Star Anise (TRY WITHOUT) 5/8 tsp. Salt 5/8 cp. Sarsaparilla 5/8 cp. Sassafras 5 cp...

Most of it is ham radio stuff but the root beer vids are still there. I am going through a conversion, separating videos of my other hobbies onto a new channel. I am also partnering up with a few people who have offered their services to help me out with making new and better videos. Here is my...

"expensive" kind of depends on what you're getting and how much you can or are willing to spend. It can be expensive, that's for sure. But consider this, prime rib is expensive, a fine cigar can be expensive, other things we consume for food (especially healthy) can be expensive, and all the...