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    Will there be a yeasty taste to the root beer?
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    Probably not, root beer extract is very intense. That's why people who brew beer and wine don't use equipment from root beer because it will make other stuff taste like root beer.
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    Can this be done in one day?
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    In much smaller quantities. Divide everything by 10 and you get a small glass of root beer in a day. The yeast needs time to eat, that's why it takes so long.
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    Is it possible to make root beer with zero calories? Can I substitute something else for the sugar, or is it required for the yeast to carbonate it?
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    Yeast requires real sugar to carbonate the root beer, so the yeast method probably won't work. If you have a soda stream or similar device, you can make a sugar-free, close to zero calorie drink.
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    What kind of reactions occur during this process, endothermic or exothermic?
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    Fermentation itself is an exothermic reaction. Therefore, this process is mainly comprised of exothermic reactions.
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    How can I make root beer in large amounts?
    imani namutebi
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    You can double or triple all of the ingredients. Then, use either a larger container or more bottles.
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    When the root beer is finished, will it have any alcohol in it?
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    No; despite its name, root beer is not alcoholic.
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    Can I make root beer without yeast?
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    Not real brewed root beer, but the extract method above works. If you have a Soda Stream or another way to carbonate, that works well, too.
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    Will sugar and yeast ferment and create alcohol if I'm making root beer?
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    Since it does have to ferment to make the carbonation, there will be a small alcohol content, but not much.
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    Would 28 oz bottles help me with the measurements?
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    Yes. This would help since you would be able to measure more accurately instead of estimating.
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    What is the appearance of the root beer during the bottling process?
    imani namutebi
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    It should look like normal root beer. After a few days, when it is hard to squeeze the bottle, you can refrigerate and drink it.
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    Where can I find root beer extract?
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    You can check Amazon or other online retailers.
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