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Homemade Root Beer, Soda, and Kombucha - NEW - Rockport, Maine

  • 5 Town CSD Adult & Community Education 25 Keelson Drive Rockport, ME, 04856 United States (map)

Join us for an exciting and hands-on class where you'll learn the art of crafting your own homemade sodas, including the classic and beloved Root Beer and Vanilla Cream Soda and the healthful, effervescent kombucha. Whether you’re a beginner or have some experience with fermentation, this class is perfect for anyone looking to explore the world of homemade, fizzy drinks.

What You'll Learn:

  • Homemade Sodas: Discover how to make your own natural sodas using simple ingredients. We’ll cover the basics of carbonating your creations without relying on commercial soda machines or unhealthy additives.

  • Root Beer: Learn the rich history of root beer and how to make it from scratch using roots and spices for a refreshing and satisfying homemade version of this nostalgic drink.

  • Kombucha Brewing: Delve into the world of kombucha, the popular fermented tea known for its gut-friendly benefits. We’ll guide you through the fermentation process, how to introduce flavors, and how to achieve the perfect balance of tangy, sweet, and effervescent taste.

  • Wooden Soda holder: Each student will also build a wooden bottle holder which will include a bottle opener.

Class Highlights:

  • Understand how to gather and process plants to be used for drinks

  • Step-by-step demonstrations for each beverage

  • How to carbonate your drinks naturally

  • Safe handling and sanitation practices for brewing

  • Bottling and storing

  • Building our own wooden six pack for our drinks

By the end of the class, you’ll leave with the knowledge and confidence to brew your own refreshing sodas at home, plus a batch of kombucha or soda to enjoy! Perfect for anyone interested in creating healthier, homemade beverages for themselves and their family.

Each student will walk away with a 1-gallon jar, kombucha mama, a few bottles filled with soda, and a wooden holder.

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