I know this would be really complicated on the backend to do but if you created a root beer ingredient kit, something simple someone could just purchase a small or large size single thingy, that would be really awesome.
If you didn't have any of those ingredients in the house, this may be a 200 dollar rootbeer. Worth making a big batch, and giving a lot away as gifts. Good video
I've heard that sassafras is fine to use internally, that was a big part of old fashioned root beer, but was banned because MDA (an hallucinogen) can be extracted from it. So, it's not dangerous in it's plant form but it can be made into a drug so it's hard to get.
Thanks for clarifying, that’s why I can to the comments. I was sure you could make sassafras tea. I remember when I was younger, older relatives pointing it out to me in the forest saying they used it for a tea.
Be careful with the molasses and dark brown sugar, I replaced the dark brown sugar with light brown sugar and replaced half the molasses with maple syrup and the molasses still ABSOLUTELY KILLED the flavour unfortunately, dominating all of those subtle beautiful layers of goodness. I also found that 1oz/30ml syrup was way sweet enough for a 11oz/330ml serving. The website recommends 1 part syrup to 4 or 5 parts soda water which is double what I found palletable, and I have a sweet tooth! Better flavour but cloyingly sweet and acidic at this ratio. Hmm, luckily I only made 1/4 batch so didn't waste the small fortune I spent getting the ingredients to make this. I recommend you do the same. Next time I'll use date syrup or maple syrup in place of most of the molasses (like 7/8ths!) maybe add a vanilla pod too. I'll also reduce the decoction down by half before adding half the amount of sugars and acids, keeping it at a 1:1 syrup ratio. I did split the decoction into 2 batches and used erythritol in place of the white sugar in 1 batch, adding some potassium sorbate to preserve longer, taste wise there was no difference.
Is there anywhere we can go to find a typed version of this recipe? I tried looking on the Mountain Rose Herbs website, but the root beer recipe listed there is very different than this one. :)
I haven't made this specific recipe, but my 16 year old son got interested in making a similar recipe as the result of a video game he plays. It's delicious and WAY better than A&W!
I’ve been looking for this video/tutorial for months. Thank you! Of course, I assume one could use their Soda Steam to carbonate the water, not everyone has whippers on hand. And I hope I’ll find the recipe with links to each product needed on MRH website? I’m about to find out...
Is sassafras really that toxic tho or is it that you can't recommend it for liability reasons? Our ancestors seemed to have relied on it heavily. I'm not far from Wayne national and there is an abundance of sass. The leaf and twig of sassafras is by far my favourite herb for sore throats. Very mucilaginous and the terps are not unlike fruity pebbles. Love for 🏔️ 🌹🙏🏻
@@mountainroseherbs Is there any chance the recipes could be in metric or in weight? I find cup measurement so difficult to get right. I always find I'm off so much with the quantities.
Hi Joanne! Unfortunately, we only have this recipe listed in ounces. You could do a quick conversion to grams if that is easier for you to work with! 1 oz is approximately 28 grams. You can find the full written recipe here: blog.mountainroseherbs.com/homemade-root-beer. I hope that helps! - Gracie
This is amazing. As much as I would like to invest the time and money into buying all these ingredients and making it, I likely won't. Does anyone know of someone who sells this concentrate? I've been searching everywhere for a really nourishing herbful product but I can't find it.
This was a fantastic well detailed video. Great instructor, thank you for this. Love that the recipe is written out on the blog. I do have a question, if I had powdered mushrooms would that possibly work as well, or should I stick with the non powdered. I already have powdered that’s why I’m asking. Thank you again.
So glad it was helpful! While I haven't tried this with powdered mushrooms, I don't see why that wouldn't work. I'm thinking you may want to play with your ratios a bit and will also likely have to use cheesecloth to strain your liquid unless you don't mind having some sediment at the bottom from the powders. If you try it out, let us know how it goes! Happy crafting! - Gracie
Mountain Rose Herbs promotes Sarsaparilla root in their recipe but they never have it available in their store... and you so too can use Sassafras in root beer. I’ve used it from Mountain Rose Herbs and I’m typing this right now... that said nice tips on the natural dark coloring I’ll have to try that next time. My biggest issue was the color. Would you say the chaga or toasted roots provided the most color change?
What changes would need to be made to this recipe to make a brewed soda, carbonated by yeast? And could it be adapted to an alcoholic brew at that point maybe? I think a root based root BEER would be kind of cool. Been trying to figure that out for a few years off and on, mostly off lol
Hi there Collin! If you check out Glen's full blog blog.mountainroseherbs.com/homemade-root-beer he mentions other forms of acids if you scroll down to the section called Part 3: The Acids. I hope that helps!
Hi there! You can certainly roast your roots in the oven. I'd suggest roasting them at 350°F for about 10-20 minutes, stirring halfway through. This may take slightly more or less time depending on your oven so be sure to check on them! - Gracie
I know this would be really complicated on the backend to do but if you created a root beer ingredient kit, something simple someone could just purchase a small or large size single thingy, that would be really awesome.
That's a great idea.
agreed, crossed my mind as well. Might be fun to market that.
If you didn't have any of those ingredients in the house, this may be a 200 dollar rootbeer. Worth making a big batch, and giving a lot away as gifts. Good video
Can you post the recipe? I would like to try it. Not all ingredient amounts are stated on the video. Thank you!
Thanks for the comment, Tory! Here you go: blog.mountainroseherbs.com/homemade-root-beer ~Mason
Great video thank you. I see there’s no recipe on your site... a lot of people here asking about a recipe. Could you share that with us please?
You bet! Here you go :) blog.mountainroseherbs.com/homemade-root-beer ~Mason
Mountain Rose Herbs we thank you!
The actual amounts of the dry ingredients to boil and simmer would be helpful. Looks like a tasty recipe 😋
Thanks Diana, here ya go! blog.mountainroseherbs.com/homemade-root-beer Hope that's helpful :) ~Mason
I've heard that sassafras is fine to use internally, that was a big part of old fashioned root beer, but was banned because MDA (an hallucinogen) can be extracted from it. So, it's not dangerous in it's plant form but it can be made into a drug so it's hard to get.
Ive used Sassafras from mountain rose herbs and its been perfectly fine and tastes like actual root beer.
Thanks for clarifying, that’s why I can to the comments. I was sure you could make sassafras tea. I remember when I was younger, older relatives pointing it out to me in the forest saying they used it for a tea.
Be careful with the molasses and dark brown sugar, I replaced the dark brown sugar with light brown sugar and replaced half the molasses with maple syrup and the molasses still ABSOLUTELY KILLED the flavour unfortunately, dominating all of those subtle beautiful layers of goodness. I also found that 1oz/30ml syrup was way sweet enough for a 11oz/330ml serving.
The website recommends 1 part syrup to 4 or 5 parts soda water which is double what I found palletable, and I have a sweet tooth! Better flavour but cloyingly sweet and acidic at this ratio.
Hmm, luckily I only made 1/4 batch so didn't waste the small fortune I spent getting the ingredients to make this. I recommend you do the same.
Next time I'll use date syrup or maple syrup in place of most of the molasses (like 7/8ths!) maybe add a vanilla pod too. I'll also reduce the decoction down by half before adding half the amount of sugars and acids, keeping it at a 1:1 syrup ratio.
I did split the decoction into 2 batches and used erythritol in place of the white sugar in 1 batch, adding some potassium sorbate to preserve longer, taste wise there was no difference.
Is there anywhere we can go to find a typed version of this recipe? I tried looking on the Mountain Rose Herbs website, but the root beer recipe listed there is very different than this one. :)
Hi Serina, here ya go! blog.mountainroseherbs.com/homemade-root-beer Thanks so much ~Mason
@@mountainroseherbs Thank you so much!!! [edited to add] and your blog post looks great! :)
I haven't made this specific recipe, but my 16 year old son got interested in making a similar recipe as the result of a video game he plays. It's delicious and WAY better than A&W!
Love it, Kimberly! Here's our recipe :) blog.mountainroseherbs.com/homemade-root-beer ~Mason
I would love the recipe. I glanced on the web page but wasn't able to find ?
Hi Katie, here ya go! blog.mountainroseherbs.com/homemade-root-beer ~Mason
I’ve been looking for this video/tutorial for months. Thank you! Of course, I assume one could use their Soda Steam to carbonate the water, not everyone has whippers on hand. And I hope I’ll find the recipe with links to each product needed on MRH website? I’m about to find out...
It’s not there 😩
Here's the recipe! blog.mountainroseherbs.com/homemade-root-beer Thanks for the comment :) ~Mason
Im so so excited to try this! as a root doctress,my heart aches that I cant find real root beer
We would love to know how your root beer turns out! :) - Gracie
Thank you so much for this!.. but Cannot find the measurements that are not mentioned to make it.
Hi Susan, here's the full blog post and recipe, thanks! blog.mountainroseherbs.com/homemade-root-beer ~Mason
Mountain Rose Herbs Thank you so much!
Awesome, Awesome, Awesome! Thank you for this great tutorial!
You're very welcome! So glad you liked it!
You are awesome! What a great video. Thank you for all the important information you shared with us.
We're so glad you enjoyed the video, thank you! 🌿
This sounds so great! What are the amounts for all the herbs?
Hi Beth, here's the full blog post and the recipe :) blog.mountainroseherbs.com/homemade-root-beer ~Mason
I've clicked on the links but can't seem to find the recipe. Would like the exact measurements if possible. Thank you
Here ya go, Gina! blog.mountainroseherbs.com/homemade-root-beer Thanks so much ~Mason
Sweet!!! Thank you🤗
Is sassafras really that toxic tho or is it that you can't recommend it for liability reasons? Our ancestors seemed to have relied on it heavily. I'm not far from Wayne national and there is an abundance of sass. The leaf and twig of sassafras is by far my favourite herb for sore throats. Very mucilaginous and the terps are not unlike fruity pebbles.
Love for 🏔️ 🌹🙏🏻
A cane sugar alternative is Stevia (Better Stevia Glycerite), Coconut sugar, and date syrup
Recent research has shown that Stevia is extremely harmful to the human reproductive system!!!
I love this recipe!! Please tell us how much of the different sugars were used. I'm going to make this.
Hey Teresa, here's the full recipe! blog.mountainroseherbs.com/homemade-root-beer Hope that helps ~Mason
@@mountainroseherbs Is there any chance the recipes could be in metric or in weight? I find cup measurement so difficult to get right. I always find I'm off so much with the quantities.
Hi Joanne! Unfortunately, we only have this recipe listed in ounces. You could do a quick conversion to grams if that is easier for you to work with! 1 oz is approximately 28 grams. You can find the full written recipe here: blog.mountainroseherbs.com/homemade-root-beer. I hope that helps! - Gracie
Pretty cool. I would have thought you would have used Pau de Arco. It actually has a root beer like flavor to it.
Oh my goodness! That looks amazing! I want to try that this Winter.
It is good for alcoholics
This is amazing. As much as I would like to invest the time and money into buying all these ingredients and making it, I likely won't. Does anyone know of someone who sells this concentrate? I've been searching everywhere for a really nourishing herbful product but I can't find it.
Thank you for reaching out! Unfortunately, we are not able to offer any outside sources for herbal concentrates at this time 🌿
That looks like a fun project! And bonus: yummy reward!
Fizzician....... Ok, you got me there LOL
Awesome video! I appreciate all your hard work, knowledge and ideas. Thank you!
You are so kind! Glen is a wonderful teacher :)
If I were to use Yuca root for the foam how much would I use
This was a fantastic well detailed video. Great instructor, thank you for this. Love that the recipe is written out on the blog.
I do have a question, if I had powdered mushrooms would that possibly work as well, or should I stick with the non powdered. I already have powdered that’s why I’m asking. Thank you again.
So glad it was helpful! While I haven't tried this with powdered mushrooms, I don't see why that wouldn't work. I'm thinking you may want to play with your ratios a bit and will also likely have to use cheesecloth to strain your liquid unless you don't mind having some sediment at the bottom from the powders. If you try it out, let us know how it goes! Happy crafting! - Gracie
Mountain Rose Herbs promotes Sarsaparilla root in their recipe but they never have it available in their store... and you so too can use Sassafras in root beer. I’ve used it from Mountain Rose Herbs and I’m typing this right now... that said nice tips on the natural dark coloring I’ll have to try that next time. My biggest issue was the color. Would you say the chaga or toasted roots provided the most color change?
What changes would need to be made to this recipe to make a brewed soda, carbonated by yeast? And could it be adapted to an alcoholic brew at that point maybe? I think a root based root BEER would be kind of cool. Been trying to figure that out for a few years off and on, mostly off lol
Can the mushroom be substituted with another variety of mushroom? Morels? They are abundant here in season.
What could you use rather than citric acid, which is derived from black mold and I try to avoid?
Hi there Collin! If you check out Glen's full blog blog.mountainroseherbs.com/homemade-root-beer he mentions other forms of acids if you scroll down to the section called Part 3: The Acids. I hope that helps!
Do you sell a kit with all the ingredients?
Lovely idea thank you
I can’t wait to make this❤️
Awesome! thank you
Vanilla?? missing from concoction??
Great video!
This looks yummy. Where can I find the recipe?
Hi Stacie, here's what you're lookin' for! blog.mountainroseherbs.com/homemade-root-beer ~Mason
Could the roasting be done in the oven?
Hi there! You can certainly roast your roots in the oven. I'd suggest roasting them at 350°F for about 10-20 minutes, stirring halfway through. This may take slightly more or less time depending on your oven so be sure to check on them! - Gracie
One absolutely love the written recipe for the drink splash elixir. Cannot find it on your blog
Hi Teresa, here's the blog and recipe! Hope that helps :) blog.mountainroseherbs.com/homemade-root-beer ~Mason
@@mountainroseherbs thankyou a bunch😊
1st comment 111 likes and 1 thumbs down. Thankyou for an educational video
I am allergic to cane sugar. What can I substitute in its place?
Coconut sugar might work. Check and see how much you would need to make a simple syrup.
Hey Joan, great question. The blog post explains all about the sweeteners, too blog.mountainroseherbs.com/homemade-root-beer ~Mason
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Can it be made w/ Xylitol or Erythritol/Stevia?
It wont keep. You would need to use the entire syrup in one go.
Where is the recipe? Do we need to just take notes during the video?
Thanks Chris, here it is! blog.mountainroseherbs.com/homemade-root-beer ~Mason
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I want nothing to do with anything with refined sugar in it (except Kombucha) especially in that large amount. I'm out!
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I fell asleep after 4 minutes. Good content but the pace with which it is brought makes me yawn.