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Root Beer Extract

Bring home the classic flavor that made Hires Big H a Utah favorite. This concentrated extract turns any kitchen into a soda fountain, perfect for frosty mugs, float bars, and backyard parties.

  • Authentic Hires Big H taste since 1959
  • Crowd-pleasing for floats, ice cream freezes and snow cones
  • Easy prep with dry ice for that soda fountain fizz
  • Also works with club soda or a home soda maker

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Description

Bring home the classic Hires Big H flavor. This small amber bottle delivers the creamy, sarsaparilla-forward root beer families remember, with vanilla, wintergreen, and a clean caramel finish. It is simple to make, crowd-pleasing, and built for floats, parties, and family nights.

Why people choose Hires

  • Tiny bottle, big yield. One bottle makes 3–4 gallons depending on preferred strength.

  • Simple ingredients. Water, sugar, and extract.

  • Flexible prep. Use dry ice for natural fizz and a lively pour, or finish with club soda.

  • <h1>Party-tested since 1959</h1>

    Party-tested since 1959

  • Ice cream’s best friend

Brew at a Glance

  • Makes up to 3 gallons

    One 4-oz bottle goes far. A 2-pack makes up to 6 gallons.

  • Ready in about 15 minutes

    Use the dry ice method for fast fizz and instant party vibes.

  • Two ways to brew

    Fast with dry ice, or old-school with yeast. Recipes below.

Homemade Root Beer Recipes

Brew classic, frosty root beer at home with our premium root beer extract. Whether you want a quick party batch in minutes or a traditional fizz that develops in the fridge, these simple methods deliver that creamy vanilla-wintergreen snap everyone remembers.

DRY ICE
Party-ready in about 15 minutes. Great for float bars and big groups.
Ingredients

To make 3 quarts:

  • 3 quarts (12 cups) cold water
  • 2 1/2 cups sugar
  • 2 TBSP The Big H Root Beer Extract
  • 3/4 pounds broken dry ice

To make 3 gallons:

  • 12 quarts (48 cups) cold water
  • 10 cups (5 pounds) sugar
  • Entire bottle of the The Big H Root Beer Extract
  • 4 pounds broken dry ice
Instructions
  1. In an open food-safe container, stir water, sugar, and extract until the sugar dissolves. Do not cover at any time.
  2. In a well-ventilated area, add broken dry ice. Stir often so it doesn’t clump on the bottom.
  3. Continue stirring until all dry ice has dissolved. For slushes, add a little more dry ice.
    Safety note: Never seal the container while carbonating. Pressure buildup can be dangerous.

Yeast Carbonation
Old-School Brew
Ingredients

For 3 quarts (bottle conditioned)

  • 3 quarts warm water
  • 2½ cups sugar
  • 2 Tbsp (¼ bottle) The Big H Root Beer Extract
  • 1/10 tsp yeast mixed with 1/5 cup warm water


For 3 gallons (bottle conditioned)

  • 12 quarts warm water
  • 10 cups sugar
  • ½ cup (1 bottle) The Big H Root Beer Extract
  • 3/8 tsp yeast mixed with 1/3 cup warm water
Instructions
  1. In a large container, dissolve sugar and extract in warm water.
  2. In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water.
  3. Add the yeast mixture to the root beer mixture and stir well.
  4. Pour into clean bottles, leaving about 1 inch of headspace. Cap tightly.
  5. Lay bottles on a towel at room temperature for 4 days to carbonate.
  6. Move bottles upright to the refrigerator and keep chilled until serving.
Root Beer Ice Cream
Creamy, nostalgic, and perfect with a pour of fresh root beer.
Ingredients
  • 4 cups cream
  • 4 cups whole milk
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 2 Tbsp The Big H Root Beer Extract
Instructions
  1. Whisk all ingredients until the sugar dissolves.
  2. Pour into your ice cream maker and churn until set.
  3. Serve soft right away or freeze 2 to 3 hours for firmer scoops.

Fast Fizz

Our go-to party method. This quick video walks through dry ice root beer for float bars and backyard gatherings. Safety first—open container, good airflow, no lids.

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