Root Beer Gone Bad!

[Kev_man]

Hello!
Hoping someone can provide some insight as to why my root beer batches went bad. I experimented with 2 separate batches using different ingredients for each, but for the most part pretty normal. Sassafras, sarsaparilla, licorice, juniper berries, cherry bark, vanilla, etc. I added yeast, maybe too much. about 1/8 tsp to a gallon. Sat for 3 days, refrig for 2 days, but when i cracked them they smelled and tasted like they were well on there way to becoming an IPA. Holy smokes! Probably made for a good drain-o. Any advice?

 

[Eldelay]

I have the exact same problem . I can't figure out why

 

[Longshot_34]

I haven’t had that problem with any of my root beer. What kind of yeast are you using?

 

[Rootbeer!]

Hello!
Hoping someone can provide some insight as to why my root beer batches went bad. I experimented with 2 separate batches using different ingredients for each, but for the most part pretty normal. Sassafras, sarsaparilla, licorice, juniper berries, cherry bark, vanilla, etc. I added yeast, maybe too much. about 1/8 tsp to a gallon. Sat for 3 days, refrig for 2 days, but when i cracked them they smelled and tasted like they were well on there way to becoming an IPA. Holy smokes! Probably made for a good drain-o. Any advice?

Hey~ho!

May I ask what your measurements for the ingredients were? I believe that's Crazy8's recipe as well which he updated further down the road.