I know I know, not the right category but I figure those of us into
homebrewing are more than likely also making pop at home? Any info would
be appreciated on how I could make my own colas etc, what equipment is
needed, web sites, etc.

On Tue, 08 Jun 2004 21:15:47 GMT, "Gregor"
wrote:

I know I know, not the right category but I figure those of us into
homebrewing are more than likely also making pop at home? Any info would
be appreciated on how I could make my own colas etc, what equipment is
needed, web sites, etc.


There are processes/equipment needed to process extract, but you can
buy spices and extract off the shelf. Here is one site I found with
recipies: http://urlbee.com?16

BTW, I think you are in the right group, since many of the steps and
equipment for brewing and kegging beer can be used for root beer and
such.


hth,

tom

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"Gregor" writes:
I know I know, not the right category but I figure those of us into
homebrewing are more than likely also making pop at home? Any info would
be appreciated on how I could make my own colas etc, what equipment is
needed, web sites, etc.

Making homebrew root beer seemed to be popular a few decades ago.
Homemade ginger beer was also done, neither having much of any
alcoholic content but a good chewy yeast flavor in both

Older cookbooks sometimes have recipes for the two of these.
The experience I had with these was the simple ferment-in-bottle.

Thanks so much!

Would you use your existing fermenter to do this or buy a new one? I've
beent old not to use the plastic primary fermenter for wine AND beer but
dedicate one to wine and one to beer.


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On Tue, 08 Jun 2004 21:15:47 GMT, "Gregor"
wrote:

I know I know, not the right category but I figure those of us into
homebrewing are more than likely also making pop at home? Any info
would
be appreciated on how I could make my own colas etc, what equipment is
needed, web sites, etc.


There are processes/equipment needed to process extract, but you can
buy spices and extract off the shelf. Here is one site I found with
recipies: http://urlbee.com?16

BTW, I think you are in the right group, since many of the steps and
equipment for brewing and kegging beer can be used for root beer and
such.


hth,

tom

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On Wed, 09 Jun 2004 16:56:06 GMT, "Gregor"
wrote:

Thanks so much!

Would you use your existing fermenter to do this or buy a new one? I've
beent old not to use the plastic primary fermenter for wine AND beer but
dedicate one to wine and one to beer.


This what I was told, ultimately having seperate equipment is a good
thing.

This is what I do, I have seperate primaries, both plastic. Since
plastatic can degrade(scratches, repeated cleaning, etc), and harbor
residual flavors.

But I use same secondaries. Since my secondaries are glass, I feel
that I can properly clean and santize them without possibly creating
off tastes.

hth,

tom




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On Tue, 08 Jun 2004 21:15:47 GMT, "Gregor"
wrote:

I know I know, not the right category but I figure those of us into
homebrewing are more than likely also making pop at home? Any info
would
be appreciated on how I could make my own colas etc, what equipment is
needed, web sites, etc.


There are processes/equipment needed to process extract, but you can
buy spices and extract off the shelf. Here is one site I found with
recipies: http://urlbee.com?16

BTW, I think you are in the right group, since many of the steps and
equipment for brewing and kegging beer can be used for root beer and
such.


hth,

tom

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The better option, assuming you have kegs, is to force carbonate. That way
you get the good clean flavor of rootbeer (or whatever flavor you're making)
without the yeast flavor.

If you go the force carb route you'll have to take into consideration you're
going to want a much higher pressure than you would use for beer. I have my
system set up at 40psi/38°F which is on the low pressure side for sodas. You
may want to consider a separate regulator for the soda and set above 40 psi
balancing the line length for the pressure you're using.

In another post it was asked if the same equipment should be used for all of
your various beverages. If you are using plastic you really should have
separate equipment for soda, especially rootbeer. Rootbeer in particular has
an aroma so pervasive that it will ruin most plastics for any other use.
Glass and SS can be cleaned without problems though.

A book with an interesting selection of recipes is "Homemade Root Beer,
Soda, & Pop" by Stephen Edward Cresswell. It's available at most homebrew
stores as well as Amazon. The thing to keep in mind with all soda recipes is
to just use them as a jumping off point. Don't be afraid to experiment,
leave out ingredients you don't like, add ingredients that you do. It's all
about your personal taste.


"Don Taylor" wrote in message
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"Gregor" writes:
I know I know, not the right category but I figure those of us into
homebrewing are more than likely also making pop at home? Any info
would
be appreciated on how I could make my own colas etc, what equipment is
needed, web sites, etc.

Making homebrew root beer seemed to be popular a few decades ago.
Homemade ginger beer was also done, neither having much of any
alcoholic content but a good chewy yeast flavor in both

Older cookbooks sometimes have recipes for the two of these.
The experience I had with these was the simple ferment-in-bottle.

Hi Gregor
Did you ever get an answer to your question..
Larry


"Gregor" wrote in message
news:70qxc.88$cS.73@edtnps89...
I know I know, not the right category but I figure those of us into
homebrewing are more than likely also making pop at home? Any info would
be appreciated on how I could make my own colas etc, what equipment is
needed, web sites, etc.

I am also interested in home made Pop recipes if anyone has any.

"larry" wrote in message
...
Hi Gregor
Did you ever get an answer to your question..
Larry


"Gregor" wrote in message
news:70qxc.88$cS.73@edtnps89...
I know I know, not the right category but I figure those of us into
homebrewing are more than likely also making pop at home? Any info
would
be appreciated on how I could make my own colas etc, what equipment is
needed, web sites, etc.

My "local" homebrew shop, I say "local" because they are 40 miles away,
carries "Old Fashioned Homebrew" soda extracts. midwestsupplies.com
also carries this brand, just not as many flavors. With one 2oz bottle,
8 cups of regular table sugar (or honey if you like), 1 tsp of dry ale
yeast, and water you can make 4 gal of some pretty good soda. You can
get almost 2 cases (12oz) out of one "recipe". Wait 1 week (2 or more
for better flavor) after you bottle, and drink up. So far I've made
Sasparilla, Orange, and Raspberry. I still have to make some Ginger
Beer. I've seen Cola, Cherry, Root Beer, and alot more. My "local" shop
even carries the "syrup" for Sprecher Root Beer. (They are in Milwaukee).
If your LHBS doesnt' have them try to Google the brand name or Rainbow
Flavors, that's the other name on the box.
Hope this helps.

Cheers,
Mike

George Adkins wrote:
I am also interested in home made Pop recipes if anyone has any.

"larry" wrote in message
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Hi Gregor
Did you ever get an answer to your question..
Larry


"Gregor" wrote in message
news:70qxc.88$cS.73@edtnps89...

I know I know, not the right category but I figure those of us into
homebrewing are more than likely also making pop at home? Any info
would
be appreciated on how I could make my own colas etc, what equipment is
needed, web sites, etc.

"George Adkins" wrote in message
...
I am also interested in home made Pop recipes if anyone has any.

I set up a kegging system for cider, and soon beer. One of my first
additions was an extra "cornie keg" which I fill with water and carbonate
with the CO2 system. I can put any flavoring into a glass and fill it with
the carbonated water. Flavored syrups, crystal light, juice concentrates all
work. I assume root beer flavoring would also.

Bob

"George Adkins" wrote in message
...
I am also interested in home made Pop recipes if anyone has any.


If all you want it fizziness in a sweet drink its pretty easy. A good place
to start is ginger beer. Make it like lemonade, but cut the lemon juice in
half or so and add fresh grated ginger at the rate of about 1 Tbl per quart.
Then force carbonate it in a keg, or a pop bottle if you have the
appropriate adaptor. Pour carefully since there will be a lot of ginger
sediment.

I've made this several times and my daughter likes it a lot.

--arne

I have done it this way many times, using the soda flavor concentrates you
normally ferment. Just mix the sugar, water, and flavor in a corny and put
CO2 on it. Some flavors are better than others (so the kids tell me).
Sarsaparilla flavor is better than Root Beer. Forget about Cola. The Cream
Soda has been a big hit in my family.

"Bob" wrote in message
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"George Adkins" wrote in message
...
I am also interested in home made Pop recipes if anyone has any.

I set up a kegging system for cider, and soon beer. One of my first
additions was an extra "cornie keg" which I fill with water and carbonate
with the CO2 system. I can put any flavoring into a glass and fill it with
the carbonated water. Flavored syrups, crystal light, juice concentrates
all
work. I assume root beer flavoring would also.

Bob