Old-fashioned Root Beer

== Ingredients ==
* 1 cake compressed yeast
* 5 pounds sugar
* 2 ounces sassafras root
* 1 ounce hops or ginger root
* 2 ounces juniper berries
* 4 gallons water
* 1 ounce dandelion root
* 2 ounces wintergreen
== Directions ==
# Wash roots well in cold water.
# Add juniper berries (crushed) and hops.
# Pour 8 quarts boiling water over root mixture and boil slowly 20 minutes.
# Strain through flannel bag.
# Add sugar and remaining 8 quarts water.
# Allow to stand until lukewarm.
# Dissolve yeast in a little cool water.
# Add to root liquid.
# Stir will.
# Let settle then strain again and bottle.
# Cork tightly.
# Keep in a warm room 5 to 6 hours, then store in a cool place.
# Put on ice as required for use.
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