Yeast will break down the sugars in the liquid into ethanol (alcohol) and carbon dioxide, which gives the drink that crispy mouthfeel.
What Is Birch Beer?ĭespite its name, birch beer is originally a non-alcoholic drink although you can make an alcoholic version by using ale yeast to ferment the liquid. A Little Background on Birch Beer Renegade Brewingīefore we get into making some delicious birch beer, let’s give this popular drink a bit of some context. We’ll show you several methods of preparing birch beer depending on the supplies that are available to you. The good news is that most of the supplies needed to make birch beer are easy to obtain. If you have tasted commercial birch beer before, you might want to replicate that crisp, wintergreen, minty beverage in your kitchen.
