Can't find ingredients to make root beer

Glaucus · 14-08-2010, 19:53

Hey guys I want to get the home-brew on the go again and I really want to make some root beer.
But having great difficulty find some of the ingredients in the UK. I can find extracts, but I ideally I want the root/bark itself

Sarsaparilla
Sassafras
licorice
Wintergreen leaves

Now I can find sassafras and licorice but only from pagan type shops (not sure if it's edible standard, although I could ask).
Anyone know where I may find these or have better google-fu than I do.

Also who does yahoo and google not just show uk sites any more. Even with it clicked it still shows loads of American sites.

Kitten · 14-08-2010, 19:54

I'm sorry, I have no idea how to answer those questions...but I want some when you've made it. I HEART root beer.

Glaucus · 14-08-2010, 20:00

Humm reading up I better find a more modern recipe it seems Sassafras has been banned for consumption, due to carcinogenic properties.

Seems wintergreen and vanilla is modern root beer

Edit - it seems you can get artificial Sassafras flavorings.

Stan_Lite · 15-08-2010, 05:33

I have no idea where to find your ingredients but the Google thing bugs the hell out of me. You click the UK results button and 5 out of the top 6 results are American. Get a ****ing grip Google

Glaucus · 16-08-2010, 17:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kitten

but I want some when you've made it.

I'll post you some.

Ocuk bods have found me everything I need. But stupid landlords have chased next months rent cheque making me massively overdrawn, so until that's sorted out I can't afford anything.

Grrrrrr and they are going to get a bill for the stupid bank charges

14-08-2010, 19:53	#1
Glaucus Absinthe Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 1,855	Can't find ingredients to make root beer Hey guys I want to get the home-brew on the go again and I really want to make some root beer. But having great difficulty find some of the ingredients in the UK. I can find extracts, but I ideally I want the root/bark itself Sarsaparilla Sassafras licorice Wintergreen leaves Now I can find sassafras and licorice but only from pagan type shops (not sure if it's edible standard, although I could ask). Anyone know where I may find these or have better google-fu than I do. Also who does yahoo and google not just show uk sites any more. Even with it clicked it still shows loads of American sites. __________________

14-08-2010, 19:54	#2
Kitten Spinky-Spank Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: 668. The Neighbour of the Beast Posts: 11,226	I'm sorry, I have no idea how to answer those questions...but I want some when you've made it. I HEART root beer. __________________ "You only get one life. There's no God, no rules, except for those you accept or create for yourself. Then once it's over... it's over. Dreamless sleep for ever and ever. So why not be happy while you're here?" Nate Fisher

14-08-2010, 20:00	#3
Glaucus Absinthe Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 1,855	Humm reading up I better find a more modern recipe it seems Sassafras has been banned for consumption, due to carcinogenic properties. Seems wintergreen and vanilla is modern root beer Edit - it seems you can get artificial Sassafras flavorings. __________________ Last edited by Glaucus; 14-08-2010 at 20:09.

15-08-2010, 05:33	#4
Stan_Lite Stan, Stan the FLASHER MAN! Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: In bed with your sister Posts: 5,483	I have no idea where to find your ingredients but the Google thing bugs the hell out of me. You click the UK results button and 5 out of the top 6 results are American. Get a ****ing grip Google __________________ Just because I have a short attention span doesn't mean I...