Old-fashioned Root Beer

Ingredients

 * 1 	 	Cake, compressed yeast
 * 5 		Pounds, sugar
 * 2 		Ounces, sassafras root
 * 1 		Ounce, hops or ginger root
 * 2 		Ounces, juniper berries
 * 4 		Gallons, water
 * 1 		Ounce, dandelion root
 * 2 		Ounces, wintergreen

Directions
Wash roots well in cold water. Add juniper berries (crushed) and hops. Pour 8 quarts boiling water over root mixture and boil slowly 20 minutes. Strain through flannel bag. Add sugar and remaining 8 quarts water. Allow to stand until lukewarm. Dissolve yeast in a little cool water. Add to root liquid. Stir will. Let settle then strain again and bottle. Cork tightly. Keep in a warm room 5 to 6 hours, then store in a cool place. Put on ice as required for use.