tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7790353736526914424.post4000801319157153795..comments2023-11-05T02:46:04.467-08:00Comments on Sodamancy: Recipe: Homemade Sarsaparilla Soda from ScratchRickyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03877548821703969060noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7790353736526914424.post-17198511124922778352018-11-15T19:46:54.230-08:002018-11-15T19:46:54.230-08:00I recommend using Swing Top bottles if you have th...I recommend using Swing Top bottles if you have the cash. Swing Top bottles will never explode, and are made for this type of brewing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7790353736526914424.post-41583612599149016732018-02-04T21:23:13.185-08:002018-02-04T21:23:13.185-08:00I make kefir sodas nearly every week. I use a ref...I make kefir sodas nearly every week. I use a refractometer and typically see specific gravity go from 1.045 to 1.043 by the time pressure has build up in my tester jars and I move the whole batch to the fridge. I don't think I'm getting anywhere near 2% alcohol. I'm thinking these are pretty kid safe.<br />David Adamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05396252418790563989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7790353736526914424.post-23828259089493480912016-11-15T05:29:08.981-08:002016-11-15T05:29:08.981-08:00You need a certain amount of sugar to d the carnon...You need a certain amount of sugar to d the carnonating for you, but if you make the recipe using Stevia or an artofcal to sweetener, you could run it through a keg or sodastream(or use other methods of carbonation, like a seltzer bottle or by making a syrup concentrate and combining it with seltzer). <br />As for how it would affect the recipe? It would definitely have a different flavors profile. Sarsparilla has a sweet flavor on its own, though, and that will help balance out what I perceive as the bitter flavor stevia adds. You can probably make a carbonated brew with about 3tbsp of sugar/honey(honey is probably a better bet, since many diabetics seem to have less drastic blood sugar spikes with honey). <br />If you can drink beer or wine, it'll be somewhat similar. <br />I'm not a dietician by any means, though, so if you wish to try home carbonating with yeast and sugar, please only do so with extreme caution and take the necessary measures to ensure your own safety,and know that I don't honestly know the effects it May have on you or anyone else. Always make sure you're using real honey- not honey flavored corn syrup(unfortunately, this is very common with mass market honey) Rickyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03877548821703969060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7790353736526914424.post-31742255827936596102016-11-14T18:57:12.630-08:002016-11-14T18:57:12.630-08:00I am diabetic, cannot have much real sugar or high...I am diabetic, cannot have much real sugar or high fruictose corn syrup so wondering if I could make my own with grapes (I know has sugar, but if I do not use too many, could drink it) and Stevia. How would it affect the end result?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7790353736526914424.post-30888065340154758962014-11-19T15:55:37.677-08:002014-11-19T15:55:37.677-08:00Bottle exploding is a sign of a lot of yeast. You ...Bottle exploding is a sign of a lot of yeast. You can either reduce the amount of yeast or refrigerate earlier to make the yeast hibernate before there is too much carbonation.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10071284937370161401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7790353736526914424.post-29120839746887373832014-11-06T14:05:28.739-08:002014-11-06T14:05:28.739-08:00Also, what's the difference between Ale Yeast ...Also, what's the difference between Ale Yeast and Brewer's Yeast?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7790353736526914424.post-16054859243433513272014-11-06T14:02:45.923-08:002014-11-06T14:02:45.923-08:00If you're just making it for yourself, family,...If you're just making it for yourself, family, and friends, it probably wouldn't need to last any longer, and is better for you without preservatives. If you're making it to sell small scale you just have to let your buyers know through labeling, maybe verbally as well that it's preservative free or for immediate consumption or whatever, same as you might for specialty juices.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7790353736526914424.post-25779818175603220362014-11-06T13:59:27.617-08:002014-11-06T13:59:27.617-08:00What's the best place to get all the ingredien...What's the best place to get all the ingredients?<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7790353736526914424.post-26029669526773234722014-09-30T11:44:37.207-07:002014-09-30T11:44:37.207-07:00FYI keggers. I do this all the time. Add correc...FYI keggers. I do this all the time. Add correct amount of stabilizer (potassium sorbate) to 5 gallons worth of homemade soda and hook up to gas in your keggerator. the K-sorb will prevent fermentation. <br /><br /><br />Do remember that soda is typically carbonated much more than beer. You may need either a dual regulator or separate gas bottle to carb the soda up enough to be enjoyable.<br /><br />Also, since you haven't added a preservative your shelf life is only a few months even in the fridge.<br /><br />If you want room temperature storage you'll have to investigate chemicals I'm not familiar with.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7790353736526914424.post-68603781334193673472014-09-30T11:39:57.912-07:002014-09-30T11:39:57.912-07:00Ignore the naysayers. Do your research and be sur...Ignore the naysayers. Do your research and be sure to use plastic bottles. Yes; there are times when you forget to move your soda to a fridge to stop the fermentation process but EVERY big homebrew shop I use carries soda kits with similar instructions to the one above. Doubt me? Go look at NorthernBrewer.com, midwestsupplies.com, etc. All carry soda kits that involve mixing sugar, adding yeast (usually montrachet), fermenting slightly until carbed, then putting it in the fridge with LOTS of residual sugar. Pro Beer brewer -- stick to brewing beer. Do It Yourselfers -- go for it. Just follow the instructions, use plastic, and enjoy from the fridge in a timely fashion.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7790353736526914424.post-13249795082577256732014-08-04T06:29:59.593-07:002014-08-04T06:29:59.593-07:00Dear Pro Brewer, can you provide your email addres...Dear Pro Brewer, can you provide your email address? I'd like your advice over email. I'm interested in making sarsaparilla (root beer) that has no alcohol, can store at room temp for a couple years (no bombs) and basically is like any other shelf cola (coke/ pepsi). I have pro brewing equipment (for ale) and dont want the equipment damaged/ gummed up, either.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7790353736526914424.post-51933126660205969982014-07-24T18:04:23.456-07:002014-07-24T18:04:23.456-07:00Have you had any issues with bottles exploding? W...Have you had any issues with bottles exploding? Would a bit less ale yeast help in that aspect?<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7790353736526914424.post-39948531815215094232014-01-22T12:47:06.102-08:002014-01-22T12:47:06.102-08:00The only varying factors of how much alcohol would...The only varying factors of how much alcohol would be in this recipe would be: length of time the mixture was left at room temp and length of time before it was consumed. If you are letting these sodas sit out for about 36 hours, you ARE producing alchohol but the yeast will not finish consuming all of the sugars and therefore you'll have something short of the 3.5% ABV. <br /><br />But... if these sodas are removed from refrdigeration and left to come up to room temp for any reason, fermentation WILL start up again and the result will be about a 3.5% ABV benverage. As I mentioned before though, the bigger concern is these bottles possibly becoming over-carbonated and exploding due to the resulting pressure (again... please google the situation if it sounds like I am exaggerating). <br /><br />As a brewer, I typically use about an ounce of sugar per gallon of water to carbonate beer bottles. You're obviously well over that amount and the result could be extreme pressure within the bottles.<br /><br />If the bottles are put in the refridgerator afer 36 hours (and fermentation stalls due to the temperature) and immediately consumed cold... there isn't a significant risk... although these sodas will still contact some alcohol... maybe 2%... but again, if these are left, by anyone, un-refridgerated for any real length of time, the full 3.5% ABV will result and I would be shocked if a few bottles didn't let go. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7790353736526914424.post-66979804653707395552014-01-22T12:39:47.154-08:002014-01-22T12:39:47.154-08:00Ricky,
I am a professional brewer and the owner of...Ricky,<br />I am a professional brewer and the owner of a small brewery. Two cups of granulated sugar and a small amount of honey will produce a mixture that is at a specifica gravity of about 1.035. Adding ale yeast to a mixture of this nature will result in a final gravity of, most likely, about 1.010.<br /><br />The result of the yeast eating these sugars will be a very highly carbonated bottle (and possibly a bottle bomb (please google "brewing, bottle bomb" as they can be extremely dangerous)) as well as a drink with an alcohol content of approximately 3.5% by volume. That isn't far off from the 4.5% ABV of beers such as Bud Light, etc. A 16 ounce glass would be the rough equivilent of a 12 ounce can of beer. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7790353736526914424.post-84099615181716762532013-09-23T16:41:52.476-07:002013-09-23T16:41:52.476-07:00Thanks so much!!! All of the questions I wanted t...Thanks so much!!! All of the questions I wanted to ask have already been asked and answered! Thanks!<br />Lizzi Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7790353736526914424.post-55882639278231346572013-08-24T12:56:44.105-07:002013-08-24T12:56:44.105-07:00Sorry for the incredibly late reply. Dry yeast wil...Sorry for the incredibly late reply. Dry yeast will work, but it will be "bready" and a bit more sour and leave a lot more sediment in the bottom of the bottles. I know nothing.about kegs.Rickyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03877548821703969060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7790353736526914424.post-60666887707773014692013-08-24T12:54:58.458-07:002013-08-24T12:54:58.458-07:00It works out to roughly 10.5 12 Oz. bottles. I usu...It works out to roughly 10.5 12 Oz. bottles. I usually use the "half" bottle as a tester. The other 10 are for.consumption. :) <br />You can also get roughly 7-8 500ml bottles out of this, and just under 2 2liters.Rickyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03877548821703969060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7790353736526914424.post-25369731504705709942013-08-24T12:41:15.819-07:002013-08-24T12:41:15.819-07:00how much will this brew?how much will this brew?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06477172888624141793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7790353736526914424.post-36481681756202069482013-05-16T20:31:25.698-07:002013-05-16T20:31:25.698-07:00do you know anything about brewing soda in a keg?
...do you know anything about brewing soda in a keg?<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04880621935995383206noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7790353736526914424.post-40410558580783858572013-05-06T20:43:42.974-07:002013-05-06T20:43:42.974-07:00would active dry yeast work?
would active dry yeast work?<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04880621935995383206noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7790353736526914424.post-66558752753075442622013-04-27T10:37:32.515-07:002013-04-27T10:37:32.515-07:00Is a glass container useable?Is a glass container useable?crrappyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14031160488479600228noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7790353736526914424.post-66564840705704763542013-04-19T01:55:50.028-07:002013-04-19T01:55:50.028-07:00It needs to be refrigerated after the carbonation ...It needs to be refrigerated after the carbonation is right, which can be up to a week or more depending on temp, and it will probably go bad after a month, but it probably won't last that long anyways. :-) Rickyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03877548821703969060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7790353736526914424.post-29324557448772953842013-04-18T23:44:04.750-07:002013-04-18T23:44:04.750-07:00should this be refrigerated, does it go bad? and a...should this be refrigerated, does it go bad? and are glass bottles recommended or should i use something more flexible?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04880621935995383206noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7790353736526914424.post-20062524242182586432013-04-18T23:38:13.070-07:002013-04-18T23:38:13.070-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04880621935995383206noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7790353736526914424.post-66925914883921500762012-11-06T22:53:29.453-08:002012-11-06T22:53:29.453-08:00root and bark-dried and chopped-obtained from my l...root and bark-dried and chopped-obtained from my local tea supply store.Rickyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03877548821703969060noreply@blogger.com