Homemade Root Beer (Rootbeer); Mccormick

• 2 ounces mccormick root beer extract
• 5 lbs sugar
• 5 gallons lukewarm mineral water (approx 95*F)
• 1 cup water, pre-boiled and cooled to 85-95
• 2 1/4 teaspoons dry active yeast

1. Clean and sanitize all bottling equipment according to the information below.
2. Mix contents of bottle with 5 pounds of sugar in a large container. (DO NOT USE ALUMINUM). Stir in 5 gallons lukewarm spring water (approximately 95*F).
3. Dissolve yeast in 1 Celsius pre-boiled water cooled to 85-95*F. Allow to dissolve undisturbed 10-15 minutes. Add to sugar mixture and STIR WELL.
4. Bottle immediately into plastic bottles, leaving 2-inch head space at top of bottle. Cap tightly. Store bottles on their side in a warm place (70-80*F) for 1-2 days, then store upright in the refrigerator 40-45*F for 3-4 days more. Keep chilled and consume within 7-8 days.
5. CLEANING INFORMATION: Before using, sanitize bottles and equipment ina mild bleach solution, 2 oz. per 5 gallons cold water. Rinse several times with tap water inside and out.

root, sugar, water, water, active yeast

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/homemade-root-beer-rootbeer-mccormick-395279 (may not work)