Favorite Root Beer Sodas

[RAV TUX]

an inspiration from the favorite beer thread:

What are favorite Root Beer Sodas?...mine are:

1. Sprecher Brewing Company: Root Beer Soda


This truly old fashioned soda has the rich, creamy flavor that only comes from using pure Wisconsin honey direct from the combs. Our extracts are prepared at the brewery in a hand-made, gas-fired brew kettle, by combining honey, pure vanilla and a host of aromatic botanicals. The dark, honeyed brew will build a delicious, frothy head when properly poured into a frosted mug.
Sizes: 1/4 and 1/2 Barrels, 16oz Bottleshttp://www.sprecherbrewery.com/soda.php

2. IBC Root Beer


The smooth, creamy refreshment of IBC Root Beer began in 1919 (http://www.ibcrootbeer.com/1919.html) with the Griesedieck family and the independent Breweries Company in St. louis, hence the name of IBC Root Beer. Development as an alternative to alcoholic beverages during prohibition, IBC Root Beer became renowned for its quality, richness and great taste.

When the independent Breweries Company closed, the Kranzberg family purchased the trademark and distributed IBC Root Beer at their North-western Bottling Company, its popularity grew during the 1920s, and it was soon available at many top restaurants. In the late '30s the Kranzberg sold the IBC trademark and formula to the National Bottling Company owned by the Shucart family.

After World War II, Marketing and production methods changed and IBC Root Beer's revival began after the seven-up company purchased Taylor Beverages in 1980 and increased sales and distribution throughout the Midwest and the south.

In 1986 Dr. Pepper Company purchased Seven-up, and moved it to Dallas, TX. IBC Root Beer became available nationwide and has enjoyed phenomenal success virtually everywhere it is distributed. IBC Root Beer quality was upheld through the years by retaining its original, secret formula and authentic brown glass bottle. Cadbury Schweppes acquired by Dr. Pepper/Seven-up Companies, Inc. in March 1995, making IBC a brand of Cadbury Schweppes plc of London.

Today, the tradition of the original, old fashioned 1919 (http://www.ibcrootbeer.com/1919.html) taste is carried on in every Bottle of our famous IBC soft drinks. The unique, old time glass bottle makes IBC Root Beer, IBC Diet Root Beer, IBC cream Soda, IBC Black Cherry and IBC Cherry Cola stand out and all other Soft Drinks. IBC Truly is... Still the Besthttp://www.ibcrootbeer.com/history.html

[steven8]

IBC and Barqs.

[RAV TUX]

If I am bargain shopping for Root Beer I always go with:

Mug Root Beer:


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Before cola. Before sports drinks. Even before old-fashioned cream soda, there was root beer. http://www.mugrootbeer.com/images/spacer.gif Though the exact history of this sweet and tangy beverage is uncertain, most experts agree the ancestors of modern root beer were the many tonics, elixirs and so-called miracle drinks of the 19th Century. http://www.mugrootbeer.com/images/spacer.gif Inventors experimented with potent blends of mineral water and herbs such as sassafras root, wintergreen, dandelion root, wild cherry bark, allspice, spicewood and ginger. Soon the varied formulas were being refined, bottled and sold around the nation. http://www.mugrootbeer.com/images/spacer.gif Over the years, the popularity of root beer has never faltered. But one brand has stayed particularly true to its roots: Mug Old Fashioned Root Beer.

First produced by the Belfast Beverage Company during the early 1950s, Mug Root Beer was originally available only in its native city of San Francisco. Bay Area root beer lovers couldn’t keep something this delicious secret, though, and soon word of Mug’s rich, authentic root beer taste spread across the country. http://www.mugrootbeer.com/images/spacer.gif The opportunity wasn’t lost on the Belfast Beverage Company, who changed the name to Mug Old Fashioned Root Beer and introduced it to a thirsty nation. http://www.mugrootbeer.com/images/spacer.gif In the late 1960s, Sugar Free Mug was introduced, offering a low calorie alternative while still retaining that rich Mug flavor. PepsiCo bought Mug Old Fashioned Root Beer and Cream Soda in 1986, cementing its position as a leader in the root beer market. Today, Mug Old Fashioned Root Beer and Diet Mug Old Fashioned Root Beer are still favorites of backyard barbecues, pizza parties, ball games and root beer floats across America.
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[steven8]

Yah, I didn't think of MUG. It's very good as well.

[igknighted]

Saranac (http://www.saranac.com/softdrinks/drinkdescription.cfm?id=4CF5CA40-A907-8ED5-B43F4B2875781A6B) FTW!!!

[RAV TUX]

Also to add to the favorites:

Henry Weinhart's Root Beer


"Enjoy a truly great American Root Beer originally crafted by our master brewers during prohibition. This gourmet elixir, brewed with sassafras, vanilla and honey, proved to be a popular alternative for our beer-drinking loyalists. Our tradition of providing only the highest quality beverages continues today in each bottle that bears our founder's name, brewmaster Henry Weinhard."http://www.henrys150.com/default.aspx?avToken=HXaQweSlEyBwunbOZf1Vdw6pX0jH/YsaLqqYrEyK

[DoctorMO]

I'm more a fan of Dandelion and Burdock (Bar) which is the closest thing you'll find in the UK to Root bear.

For all those who need a translation, a soda is an old word for a pure drink also known as pop, coke or soft drinks.

[STREETURCHINE]

sorry tried it dont like it ,but then again i dont like coke or pepsi either.so i wont participate in this thread.:lolflag:

[steven8]

sorry tried it dont like it ,but then again i dont like coke or pepsi either.so i wont participate in this thread.:lolflag:

Too late. . .

[RandomJoe]

I like them all! :) MUG is most readily found in restauraunts, which is the only place I buy them anymore. (Quit drinking sodas about 7 years ago, so a root beer with dinner is my "dessert" every now and then.)

I remember as a teenager (maybe 20 years ago now - aack!) New York Seltzer had a root beer flavored seltzer. That was quite good, partly because it wasn't nearly as heavy as real root beer, although expensive. But I haven't seen that in years...

[mips]

We don't get root beer over here. Only thing we have is ginger beer which in the uk qualifies as a root beer but probably not in the us ?

[DoctorMO]

Well they have ginger beer in the USA too, and even though it's made from a root isn't really close to root beer. now D&B that is close almost has the same 'cough medicine' taste and everything.

Translations: seltzer - fizzy water, unsweetened with perhaps hints of bland citrous fruit acids. think spring water but without the metallic taste.

[Mateo]

IBC for me. I want to try Sprecher though.

By the way, Mug might be the worst. It has hardly any fome. Too much like a soda.

[sporx]

A&W from the tap in a frozen mug. Can't beat it....even if you tried.

[zubrug]

A&W from the tap in a frozen mug. Can't beat it....even if you tried.

add my name to that, Mmmmmmm!

[Spr0k3t]

Old Boarhead 1818. Served in 28oz bottles with corked top and lever locked bottles. They've "brewed" their root, ginger, sasperella, and creams (orange cream as well) since 1907 and have never branched out of the town of Ashland... wonderful stuff...

Outside of that, A&W on tap in a frozen glass with shaved ice (it has to be shaved ice) or Mug done the same will do in a pinch... but nothing I've had beats 1818.

[%hMa@?b<C]

IBC ftw!

[Mateo]

yeah, IBC is the only affordable "indy" root beer and is pretty fantastic to boot.

[Wartooth]

http://www.fitzsrootbeer.com/img/mug2.gif

Fitz's Root Beer. (http://www.fitzsrootbeer.com/index.html) There is no other.

I have it shipped out by the case as a reward or for special occasions since it is a St. Louis region (perhaps also Kansas City?) specific brand. It is heaven put in leetle bottles for your enjoyment. MMMMMMMMMM!

[Spr0k3t]

Fitz's Root Beer. (http://www.fitzsrootbeer.com/index.html) There is no other.

I have it shipped out by the case as a reward or for special occasions since it is a St. Louis region (perhaps also Kansas City?) specific brand. It is heaven put in leetle bottles for your enjoyment. MMMMMMMMMM!

Yupperz! Fitz's is sold here in KC. Last I checked you could get it at the "Jerker Parlor" in Independence (famous place where Harry S. held his first job). Personally speaking, I still like 1818 over Fitz's. I've got a case of something called "Gale's" which seems to be all the rage of Chi Town.

Anyone here tried "Gale's"?

[tbroderick]

Stewart's, Stewart's, Stewart's, did I forget to mention Stewart's.

[kevinlyfellow]

Henry Weinhard's Root Beer is pretty good, I think its on par with IBC. They also make the great cream soda.

Edit: I forgot to mention that they have a draught style head. If you drink it from the bottle, be careful when you set it down as the head may spill out of the bottle!

[yabbadabbadont]

Souix City Root Beer

[yabbadabbadont]

Yupperz! Fitz's is sold here in KC. Last I checked you could get it at the "Jerker Parlor" in Independence (famous place where Harry S. held his first job). Personally speaking, I still like 1818 over Fitz's. I've got a case of something called "Gale's" which seems to be all the rage of Chi Town.

Anyone here tried "Gale's"?

I'll have to check out the "Jerker Parlor" when I'm up that way next month.