SODA 101
Soda Making Instructions (with yeast) – 5 gallons
* Rehydrate yeast > Dissolve ¼ tsp in ½ cup drinking water at 85-95 Deg F. Allow to rehydrate for at least 10 min.
* In a large stock pot heat 1-2 gallon drinking water to 130 Deg F
* Add and completely dissolve 4-5 lbs of preferred sugar
* Cool mixture > Cool by placing in a cold water bath in the sink
* Stir occasionally until mixture is 95 Deg F or less
* Add up to 4oz Gnome soda extract and stir well
* Add yeast and stir well
* Top up mixture to 5 gallons with 3-4 gallons cool drinking water and stir well
* Use a sanitized 1 quart glass measuring cup and a sanitized food grade funnel to help fill ~10 sanitized 2-liter plastic bottles to 2 inches below bottle neck
* Place bottles on their side at room temp for 2-3 days or until bottles are firm
* Chill bottles in freezer for 2-3 hours to bring yeast to dormancy
* Serve and enjoy!
* Keep bottles stored upright in the fridge
Soda Making Instructions (forced carbonation) - 5 gallons
* Heat 0.5 gallon – 1 gallon water to 130 Deg F
* Dissolve in 4-5 lbs preferred sugar
* Add up to 4oz Gnome Soda Extract
* Transfer to Corny tank
* Top tank up to 5 gallons with cold drinking water
* Fill tank up with 35 psi CO2
* Refrigerate for 6-8 hours
* Sample
Brewing Tips
* Use 4 oz. Gnome Soda Extract for a 5 gallon batch with full, rich flavor
* DO NOT expose Gnome Flavor Extracts to high heat or direct sunlight
* We STRONGLY recommend the use of plastic 2-Liter Bottles or a Draft System
* Sanitation is the key to success in any brewing practice
* Care must be taken to not over-carbonate
* Do not use more than 1 lb of cane sugar or equivalents per gallon of beverage
* The maximum amount of time necessary to carbonate is 3 days at room temp
* Keep refrigerated bottles for up to a few weeks
Suggested Sugar Amounts Per Gallon -
~2 cups/lb
Cane sugar
-2 cups
Corn sugar
-2.25 cups
Brown sugar
-2 cups
Maple syrup
-3.25 cups
Honey
-3 cups
Molasses
-3 cups
Turbinado sugar (raw) -2 cups
*Make a sugar free, no carb Gnome Soda with a sugar substitute.
Feel free to experiment with different amounts and combinations of Soda Gnome Extracts and sugar equivalents to suit your taste.
Helpful Items
20qt stock pot
Stainless, stirring spoon, Thermometer, Bottling bucket with spigot, 5″ vinyl tubing, Racking cane
Bottle filler, 1qt microwavable measuring cup, CO2 draft system, Funnel, Measuring spoons, Bottle capper, Bottle caps