root beer (soda stream)

[iceo]

not sure if this is the right place to post if not mods please move

i see a thread on here somewhere about using soda stream syrup but cant find it again.

im wanting to try to brew alcoholic root beer using a syrup but not sure on the maths

can any one help

 

[oldbloke]

Without any factual backup, entirely off the top of my head...

Same concentration of syrup as you'd use to make a soft drink, so 1 sodastream capful per litre implies 4 to 5 per gallon demijohn, or 20 to 25 per 5g bin.
Look up from the pack how much sugar that has, calc how much to add for your desired ABV (20g/l->1%), make a wild guess at how much artificial sweetener to add.

 

[iceo]

thanks just had a look at the packet info online it has 9g sugar per 10ml so 45g/5 caps +100g sugar for 1 gallon DJ should give me around 6%

 

[Grunaki]

I've really grown to like Root Beer since living over here.. Funny, b/c anyone from the UK I ask is all "Urrrgh! It tastes like Germoline!" :|

 

[iceo]

you cant beat an ice cold can of A&W