How to Make Old Fashioned Root Beer that Won’t Kill You

Today I will make a root beer from scratch using roots and spices. The main ingredient in root beer however, Sassafras can cause some issues. https://twitter.com/the_flavorlab Patreon: http://patreon.com/flavorlab ============= Links ================== Beer Mug: https://amzn.to/37atnZj Stainless Steel Saucepan: https://amzn.to/3BIPx34 Fine Mesh Sieve: https://amzn.to/2UKKUFb Kitchen Scale: https://amzn.to/3kZADQ7 Pyrex Measuring Cup: https://amzn.to/3iLxctm Strainer Spoon: https://amzn.to/2VfuGn4 Cheese Cloth: https://amzn.to/3rCoge0 Block Chopping Board: https://amzn.to/2WscQhu Thermometer: https://amzn.to/3ycjzdw Vanilla Extract: https://amzn.to/3l7x7mV Glass bottle: https://amzn.to/3l7x7mV ============= Video Equipment ================== Camera: https://amzn.to/3i72XNm Lens: https://amzn.to/3eiODjx Lens Adaptor: https://amzn.to/3rji9uX Light: https://amzn.to/2UMK7TQ ============= Resources ================== FDA Ban link: https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfcfr/cfrsearch.cfm?fr=189.180 Safrole Toxicity Thesis: http://edepot.wur.nl/121896 ============= Ingredients ================== 40 grams (1.5 oz) Sassafras Root 1 star anise 1 cinnamon stick 20-30 Juniper Berries 1 pinch Cassava powder (optional) 25 grams (.8 oz) Wintergreen 1 kg (2.2 lb) Light Malt Syrup 10 mL (2 tsp) Mollasses 5 mL (1 tsp) Vanilla Extract Disclaimer: Some links are affiliate links