Root Beer Extract

[Thirsty Mallard]

I want to start having a keg of root beer on tap because, frankly, I love the stuff.

I know there are alot of extracts out there, each one with its own characteristics... is there anyone who makes Root Beer out there who has a preference or a recommendation for a certain extract or recipe?

I like creamier Root Beers as opposed to dry or overly sweet ones. I was thinking about splitting a batch and adding a little vanilla extract to one of them.

[Geistbier]

I want to start having a keg of root beer on tap because, frankly, I love the stuff.

I know there are alot of extracts out there, each one with its own characteristics... is there anyone who makes Root Beer out there who has a preference or a recommendation for a certain extract or recipe?

I like creamier Root Beers as opposed to dry or overly sweet ones. I was thinking about splitting a batch and adding a little vanilla extract to one of them.

The shop I help out has three diffferent brands. I think the idea of playing and mixing your own to find what works would be great especially since you could make a quarter batch (1 gallon) in a keg and then adjust and remake until you got your ratios right for your preference.

[DannyW]

I've tried several and so far like the McCormack extract from the grocery store the best. We make it with a couple of lbs of honey in place of some of the white sugar, vanilla, and whatever dark sugar I have around the house at the time. I've tried adding a little molasses but didn't like it - a little of that stuff goes a long way.

I have a sack of maltodextrin from the HBS to put in the root beer, but keep forgetting! Hopefully that will make it head up like a beer.