Fermented Sassafras Root Beer

Properly fermented sassafras root beer contains zero artificial flavoring and less than one gram of added sugar per serving. The standard serving is 8 ounces, one to two times per day. Sassafras root beer was historically consumed as much for its medicinal properties as for refreshment. Secondary fermentation at room temperature for 2–3 days allows microbes to produce natural carbonation. Adding the ginger bug when liquid is above 95°F will kill the microbial culture. The finished beverage keeps refrigerated for 4–6 weeks. Glass bottles under unchecked fermentation pressure can explode, making daily burping mandatory.