Ingredients

• 5 gallons of water
• 1/8 pound of hops
• 1/2 cup of dried, bruised ginger root
• 1 pound of the outer twigs of spruce fir
• 3 quarts of molasses
• 1/2 yeast cake dissolved in 1/2 cup of warm water or 1/2 cup of liquid homemade yeast

Preparation

In a large kettle combine the water, hops, ginger root and spruce fir twigs. Boil together until all the hops sink to the bottom of the kettle. Strain into a large crock and stir in the molasses. After this has cooled add the yeast. Cover and leave to set for 48 hours. Then bottle, cap and leave in a warm place (70-75 degrees F) for 5 days. It will now be ready to drink. Store upright in a cool place.