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To Make Ottawa Root Beer

Take 1 ounce each sassafras, allspice, yellow dock, and wintergreen; 1/2 ounce each wild cherry bark and coriander; 1 ounce hops and 3 quarts molasses. Pour boiling water on them; macerate for 24 hours; then filter and add 1 pint yeast. Add about 6 gallons water, or to taste. In 24 hours it is ready for use.

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