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SPRUCE BEERIngredients:5 gallons of water1/8 pound of hops1/2 cup of dried, bruised ginger root1 pound of the outer twigs of spruce fir3 quarts of molasses1/2 yeast cake dissolved in 1/2 cup of warm water or 1/2 cup of liquid homemade yeast Method: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.