[header] How to make root beer [title] Sterilize anything that will touch your root beer. [step] This includes pots, funnels, tubes/siphons, measuring cups, and bottles. You can boil these items or simply run them through a dishwasher, as the high temperature will kill any unwanted bacteria. 
( you shouldn't touch the brew, but washing your hands is a good idea too. ) [title] Using a clean 2 liter (0.53 us gal) bottle and a dry funnel, add the ingredients in sequence as stated in the steps that follow.