Experiment #1

I bought 8 bottles of Grolsch, but only managed to drink two before wanting to try my first root beer batch.

1 qt water

2 Tbsp sassafras

1/2 tsp licorice root

40 drops burdock tincture (courtesy of Eileen)

1/3 cup sugar

1/32 tsp champagne yeast

Unfortunately, the first two bottles, while having a good traditional root beer flavor, never got fizzy. I'm now using a fresh package of champagne yeast.