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ROOT BEER

Currently 117 different root beers listed (and 128 different bottles, cans, and kegs)!

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THE BREW	RATING	COMMENTS
365 All Natural Root Beer 12 fl.oz. Whole Foods Market Austin, TX www.wholefoodsmarket.com	Eh
A & W Float 11.5 fl.oz. Dr Pepper/Seven Up, Inc. Plano, TX	Barf	It does taste like a root beer float, but the vanilla ice cream part of it has a weird taste
A & W Root Beer Since 1919 12 fl.oz. Dr Pepper/Seven Up, Inc. Dallas, TX	Tasty	Alternate "vintage" bottle label
A & W Root Beer Since 1919 20 fl.oz. Dr Pepper/Seven Up, Inc. Plano, TX	Tasty
Abita Root Beer 12 fl.oz. Abita Brewing Company, LLC Abita Springs, LA	Eh	"Made with pure Louisiana cane sugar." (from bottle label)
AJ Stephans Sarsaparilla Pure Cane Sugar 12 fl.oz. AJ Stephans Stoneham, MA www.ajstephans.com	Tasty	"New England's Best Tonic." (from bottle label)
Albertsons brand Root Beer Draft Style 12 fl.oz. Albertsons, Inc. Boise, ID	Eh	Sold at Albertsons grocery stores.
Alligator Soul Root Beer Alligator Soul restaurant Everett, WA www.alligatorsoulrestaurant.com	Tasty	Alligator Soul's own home-made root beer. It has a unique spice to it, possibly cinnamon or nutmeg. (sadly, no longer available)
Americana Root Beer Cream Style 12 fl.oz. Orca Beverage Inc. Redmond, WA	Tasty	"The eara of soda poppery began in the early 1900's. Early soft drinks, or tonics as they were called, were available in a wide variety of flavors. Sassafras root bark extract created the classic American flavor we have come to know as Root Beer. Americana Cream Style is produced in true micro fashion, only 600 gallons at a time. Our extracts are carefully blended with pure3 can sugar to produce a rich creamy flavor made in the tradition of those old time sodas." (from bottle label)
Anacapa Brewing Root Beer draft Anacapa Brewing Co. San Buenaventura, CA www.anacapabrewing.com	Eh	It tastes fine, but kinda watery. Maybe we got a sub-par batch.
Archer Farms Premium Sarsaparilla 12 fl.oz. Distributed by Target Corp. Minneapolis, MN	Tasty	"Whoever said you can't guarantee happiness clearly has never tried Archer Farms. We promise you'll love every little bit, bite and sip Guaranteed." (from bottle label)
Barq's Famous Olde Tyme Root Beer 12 fl.oz. Barq's Inc. Atlanta, GA	Very Tasty	One of Edgar's favorites "My great-grandfather created the unique flavor of Barq's (pronounced BARKS) back in 1898. It's his secret formula that gives Barq's it's famous 'bite.' Barq's is special to me, and I'd like to know what you think" - Edward "Sonny" Barq IV (from bottle label)
Berghoff Famous Rootbeer Old Fashioned Draft Style 12 fl.oz.	Extremely Tasty
Big Fizz Root Beer 3 liter (101.4 fl.oz.) Distributed by Rite Aid Corporation Harrisburg, PA	Mostly Tasty	Sold at Rite Aid drug stores.
Big K Root Beer 12 fl.oz. Inter-American Products, Inc. Cincinnati, OH	Eh	Sold at QFC grocery stores. A decent store-brand root beer.
Blue Sky Root Beer 12 fl.oz. Blue Sky Soda Santa Fe, NM www.blueskysoda.com	Eh
Blue Sky Creamy Root Beer 12 fl. oz. Blue Sky Natural Beverage Co. Santa Fe, NM www.blueskysoda.com	Eh	"Natural soda made with real sugar."
Blue Sky Ginseng Root Beer 12 fl.oz. Blue Sky Natural Beverage Co. Santa Fe, NM www.blueskysoda.com	Mostly Tasty	"Fortified with antioxidant vitamins C & E plus vitamin A from beta-carotene. No artificial colors or flavors. No preservatives. No caffeine." (from can label)
Boylan Bottleworks brand Root Beer 11.6 fl.oz Boylan Bottling Co.	Tasty
Boylan's Diet Root Beer 11.6 fl.oz Boylan Bottling Co.	Barf
Briar's Premium Root Beer 33.8 fl.oz. www.briars.com	Tasty
Buckin' Root Beer 12 fl.oz. Jackson Hole Soda Co. Jackson Hole, WY	Eh
Bull Dog Root Beer handcrafted 12 fl.oz. www.bulldogrootbeer.com www.bulldogbrewingcompany.com	Tasty	"Unleash the taste." (from bottle label)
Bundaberg Australian Root Beer 11.5 fl.oz. Bundaberg Brewed Drinks P/L Australia www.bundaberg-brew.com.au	Eh	"This natural root beer is true to its roots - quite literally. Traditionally brewed to a genuine old recipe from real sarsaparilla root, licorice root, vanilla beans and molasses, Bundaberg Root Beer is an authentic taste of yesteryear - from our family-owned brewery in Bundaberg." (from bottle label)
Capt'n Eli's Root Beer 12 fl.oz Shipyard Brewing Co. LLC Portland, ME	Eh
Chowning's Tavern Root Beer 12 fl.oz. Served in Colonial Williamsburg Taverns. Old Dominion Brewing Company Ashburn, VA	Tasty	"Chowning's Root Beer, like all modern root beers, is a non-alcoholic, carbonated soft drink. This Virginia favorite evolved from a colonial beer made by boiling the roots of sassafras, dandelion, or licorice to extract their pungent flavors. The brew of two hundred years ago was then sweetened and fermented in wooden casks." (from bottle label)
Coast Range Boot Reer Hand Crafted Root Beer 22 fl.oz. Coast Range Brewing Company Gilroy, CA	Tasty	"Official drink of the Coast Range posse." (from bottle label)
Cott Premium Root Beer 12 fl.oz. Cott Beverages Inc. Tampa, FL	Eh	"It's Cott to be good!" (from bottle label)
Crater Lake Root Beer 12 fl.oz. Crater Lake Soda www.craterlakesoda.com Portland, OR	Tasy
Dad's Classic Draft Root Beer 12 fl.oz. produced under the authority of the Monarch Company, Inc. Atlanta, GA www.realsoda.com	Tasty
Dad's Old Fashioned Root Beer 355 ml The Monarch Company, Inc. Atlanta, GA	Tasty	Canadian version of bottle.
Deerfield Trading Company Old Fashioned Root Beer 16 fl. oz. Deerfield Trading Co. www.walgreens.com	Tasty	"We travel the globe searching for truly unique, premium quality foods and beverages. All Deerfield Trading Company products follow one simple concept: top quality ingredients combined with true craftsmanship." Produced exclusively for Walgreens
Deerfield Trading Company Diet Root Beer 16 fl. oz. Deerfield Trading Co. www.walgreens.com	Eh	Produced exclusively for Walgreens
Deluca's Market Old Fashioned Root Beer 12 fl.oz Beacon Hill & Back Bay Boston, MA www.delucasmarket.com	Tasty	"Enjoy this sweet, creamy, and refreshing soda made from old fashioned recipes. It harkens back to the old days of soda fountains and drive-ins. So take a step back in time and remember the way things used to be... simpler and sweeter. Ask your retailer for other delicious flavors available."
Dr. Brown's Draft Style Root Beer 12 fl.oz. Canada Dry Bottling Co. College Point, NY	Tasty	"Blended for full-bodied flavor" (from bottle label)
Dr. Tima All Natural Root Beer 12 fl.oz. Dr. Tima Beverage Co. Los Angeles, CA www.drtima.com	Tasty	"Sweetened with real honey!", "A bee in eveery bottle" (from bottle label)
Doctor G's Root Beer Doctor G's Tonics, Elixirs and Potions	Eh	Gettysburg - 142nd Battle Anniversary July 1, 2, & 3, 2005 (commemorative bottle sold only on those days)
Eaton's Sugar House Old Fashioned Root Beer 12 fl.oz. Eaton's Sugar House Royalton, VT dist. by Benchmark Custom Products Inc. Walpole, NH	Tasty
Eric's Famous Energy Root Beer 12 fl.oz. Sparke Technology Mill Creek, WA www.ericsfamous.com	Eh	"My colas are in a class of their own. Real ginseng, guarana and kola nut are slow brewed for rich, full bodied flavor with a kick!" (from bottle label)
Faygo Original Root Beer 16 fl.oz. Faygo Beverages, Inc. A National Beverages Co. Detroit, MI www.faygo.com	Eh	"Naturally & artificially flavored draft style root beer soda." (from bottle label)
Fitz's Premium Root Beer Since 1947 12 fl.oz. Fitz's Bottling Co. St. Louis, MO www.fitzsrootbeer.com	Tasty	The brewery in St. Louis has some pretty good burgers too.
Food Lion Root Beer 2 liter Food Lion, LLC Salisbury, NC	Tasty	Sold at Food Lion grocery stores
Frostie Root Beer 12 fl.oz. Leading Edge Brand Temple, TX	Eh
Goose Island Root Beer Handcrafted Sodas 12 fl.oz. Goose Island Beer Co. Chicago, IL	Tasty	"Made with 100% real sugar for better taste" (from bottle label)
Gray's Gourmet Root Beer 12 fl.oz. Gray's Beverage Company Janesville, Wisconsin	Tasty
Hank's Premium Root Beer Philadelphia Recipe 12 fl.oz. Hanks Beverage Co. Philadelphia, PA www.hanksbeverages.com	Tasty
Hansen's Signature Sarsaparilla Soda 12 fl.oz. The Hansen Beverage Company Corona, CA www.hansens.com	Eh	"Carefully blended with the purest water, sweetened with only natural cane sugar, fructose corn syrup and clover honey, our premium soda is made in small batches, using only the finest natural flavors derived from the freshest fruits and spices from around the world. Hansen's Signature Soda is the pinnacle of the soda crafters art." (from bottle label)
Hansen's Creamy Root Beer Natural Soda 12 fl.oz. The Hansen Beverage Company Corona, CA www.hansens.com	Eh
Harpoon Root Beer draft soda 12 fl.oz. Harpoon Brewery Boston, MA	Tasty	"Handcrafted in small batches" A bit on the sweet side
Henry Weinhard's Root Beer Premium Draught Style Head 12 fl.oz. Blitz-Weinhard Brewing Co. Tumwater, WA	Super Tasty	"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." (from bottle label)
Hires Root Beer 12 fl.oz. Dr. Pepper/Seven Up Inc. Plano, Tx	Tasty	"The original root beer. Since 1876" (from can label)
The House of the Seven Gables Root Beer 12 fl.oz. Private Label Specialties Goffstown, NH www.plspecialties.com	Tasty
IBC Root Beer 12 fl.oz. IBC Soft Drink Company Dallas, TX	Tasty
IBC Root Beer 7 fl.oz. IBC Soft Drink Company for Motts Inc. Stamford, CT	Tasty
Jack Black's Dead Red Root Beer 12 fl.oz. Real Soda in Real Bottles Ltd. www.skeleteens.com	Kinda Tasty	"Second time available in 416 years." "Once you've had Jack Black you'll never go back!" "Better Dead Red than just plain DEAD!" (from bottle label)
Jones Soda Root Beer 12 fl.oz. Jones Soda Co. Seattle, WA www.jonessoda.com	Tasty
Jones Soda Root Beer 12 fl.oz. Jones Soda Co. Seattle, WA www.jonessoda.com		"Ya gotta make a living somehow; we chose the beverage world. Good old soda with a twist. No hidden meanings, no billion dollar ad campaigns. At Jones, we want you to buy a lot off soda and recycle the bottles. The labels are kinda like our minds - always changing. Run with the little guy.... create some change." (from bottle label) Other bottle labels! bottle1 bottle2 bottle3 bottle4 bottle5 bottle6
My Jones Soda Root Beer 12 fl.oz. Jones Soda Co. Seattle, WA www.myjones.com		"This special brew was made especially for the stinky, crazy, goofy, but lovable birthday boy named Edgars. I love you very much and wish you all the best on your birthday, you old fart! Hugs & Kisses, Mari" (from bottle label) bottled May 2005
Lost Trail Root Beer 12 fl.oz. Louisburg Cider Mill, Inc. Louisburg, KS	almost Tasty	"I been a lookin' for the Santa Fe Trail three days now. Met up with some good folks. They give me some grub and something to wet my whistle. Say they call it 'Root Beer' - been a makin' this brew from roots and herbs. Think I'll forget the trail and just settle here" From the journal of Joe Marshall, somewhere off the Santa Fe Trail, May 15, 1848 (from bottle label)
Main Street Root Beer 12 fl.oz. Foodhold USA, Inc. Landover, MD	Eh
Maine Root Root Beer 12 fl.oz. All Natural Maine Root, LLC Scarborough, ME www.maineroot.com	Tasty	Certified Organic. Certified Fair Trade.
Mason's Root Beer Keg Bresed Flavor 12 fl.oz. Monarch Company, Inc. Atlanta, GA Real Soda In Real Bottles Ltd. www.realsoda.com	Tasty
Mercury Brewing Company Root Beer 12 fl.oz. Mercury Brewing Company Ipswich, MA www.mercurybrewing.com	Very Tasty
Milligan's Island Awesome Root Beer 12 fl.oz. Milligan's Island, LLC. Madison, CT www.milligans-island.com	Eh	"Fooling the public since 1492" (from bottle label)
Monticello Root Beer 12 fl.oz Made especially for Monticello by Old Dominion Brewing Company Ashburn, VA	Tasty	"Monticello Root Beer is hand-crafted with pure, dark Virginia honey and other natural extracts. Sassafras, one of the main ingredients in the root beer of the time, was mentioend by Thomas Jefferson as among 'the plants [that] abound in this neighborhood.' Recipes for root beer can be found at the Library of Congress." (from bottle label)
Mount Vernon Five Farms Root Beer 12 lf.oz. Bottled for the Mount Vernon Ladies Association by the Old Dominion Brewing Co. Ashburn, VA	Tasty
Natural Brew Draft Root Beer 12 fl.oz. Smucker Quality Beverages Chico, CA	Barf	"A complex flavor of sweet birch, licorice root, sarsaparilla, cinnamon, clove, and wintergreen." "A draft root beer unlike any other. To give our root beer a subtly rich, creamy flavor we add pure vanilla to our recipe. Draft root beer is created one small batch at a time with constant attention to every detail - using only the finest natural ingredients." (from bottle label)
Napa Valley Root Beer certified organic 12 fl.oz. Napa Valley Soda Co. www.nvsoda.com	Tasty	"Napa Valley has long been synonymous with lifestyle, good health & natural beauty. Napa Valley Soda Co. is a brand with a pedigree dating back to 1872. We have captured history in a delicious natural soda." (from bottle label)
Old Dominion Root Beer 12 fl.oz. Old Dominion Brewing Company www.olddominion.com Ashburn, VA	Tasty
Old Fashioned Root Beer All natural herb & root recipe 12 fl.oz. Health Valley Irwindale, CA	Eh	"Have a frosty natural root beer... delicious without caffeine." (from bottle label)
Old Town Root Beer Company Root Beer 12 fl.oz. Hold Town Root Beer Co. Temecula, San Diego, Barstow, Chicago, Branson and a city near you! www.oldtownrootbeer.com	Tasty
Old Town Root Beer Company Sarsparilla 12 fl.oz. Hold Town Root Beer Co. Temecula, San Diego, Barstow, Chicago, Branson and a city near you! www.oldtownrootbeer.com	Tasty
Oogave Esteban's Root Beer 12 fl.oz. Oogave Sodas www.oogavesodas.com	Tasty	"Oogave may increase your desire to stop drinking other beverages. Oogave is not intended to cure or treat any illness, other than dissatisfaction with traditional sodas. Increase your use of Oogave if the following symptoms persist: happiness, good times, general all around well being ." (from bottle label)
Pallino Signature Soda Cream Style Root Beer 12 fl.oz. Pallino Pastaria	Eh	Sold at Pallino Pastaria restaurants.
Parker's Root Beer 2 liter Safeway stores	Tasty/Eh	Sold at Safeway stores.
Polar Root Beer Draft Style 1 liter Polar Beverages Worcester, MA www.polarbev.com	Tasty	"Since 1882"
Polar Classic Diet Root Beer 11.5 fl.oz. Polar Beverages Worcester, MA www.polarbev.com	Eh	Taste was just OK, but it's the best tasting "diet" root beer we've tried.
Poor Richard's Root Beer on tap The Franklin Fountain www.franklinfountain.com Philadelphia, PA	Tasty	They have good home-made ice cream too.
The Pop Shoppe Root Beer 355 ml The Pop Shoppe www.thepopshoppe.com Burlington, Ontario	Tasty/Eh	"Canada's original since 1969" (from bottle label)
Ram Root Beer Ram Restaurant & Brewery www.theram.com	Tasty	The Ram does not bottle their root beer, but it is available on draft at local restaurants.
Rat Bastard Root Beer (#1) 12 fl.oz. Eat Me Foods Los Angeles, CA www.skeleteens.com	Tasty	"It's us against them." "Quit Being a dick, drink it." (from bottle label)
Rat Bastard Root Beer (#4) 12 fl.oz. Eat Me Foods Los Angeles, CA www.skeleteens.com	Tasty	"Spread your lips and ingest" "Makes you feel like something you're not" (from bottle label)
Root 66 Root Beer Premium Handcrafted Root beer 12 fl.oz. Roadside Beverages, LLC. Charlottesville, VA www.root66.com	Tasty	"Get your lips on root 66" (from bottle label)
Root 66 Diet Root Beer Premium Handcrafted Diet Root beer 12 fl.oz. Roadside Beverages, LLC. Gordonsville, VA www.root66.com	Mega Barf	"Sweetened with Splenda." (from bottle label)
Route 66 Beer 12 fl. oz. Route 66 Soda & Bottling available from Chicago to LA (Illinois)	Tasty	"Get your kicks with Route 66 Beer" (from bottle label)
Sam's Choice Keg Style Root Beer 8 fl.oz. Distributed by Wal-Mart Stores Inc. Bentonville, AR	Tasty
Santa Cruz Organic Root Beer 12 fl.oz. Santa Cruz Natural, Inc. Chico, CA www.scojuice.com	Eh
Saranac Root Beer 12 fl.oz. The Matt Brewing Company Utica, NY	Tasty
Sarsaparilla Root Beer 12 fl.oz. Health Valley Irwindale, CA	Eh
Scuttlebutt Root Beer Scuttlebutt Brewing Co. Everett, WA http://www.scuttlebuttbrewing.com/	Tasty	Scuttlebutt does not bottle their root beer, but it is available on draft at local restaurants.
Sea Dog Old Style Root Beer 12 fl.oz. Pugsley Brewing LLC Portland, ME	Eh
Sequoia Brewing Root Beer on tap only Sequoia Brewing Company Fresno, CA www.sequoiabrewing.com	Tasty
Shasta Shortz Rah-Rah Root Beer 8 fl.oz. www.shastashortz.com	Eh
Shenandoah Sassafras Root Beer 12 fl.oz. Journey Food and Beverage Co. Putney, VT www.journeyfood.com	Eh	"Journey's softbrew is a steeping of whole, botanical herbs, roots, and spices by a unique time and temperature method. This uniquely steeped 'botanical tea' is then folded into a fine balance of natural sweeteners and cold, purified sparkling water. Every drop is worth the Journey." (from bottle label)
Sioux City Root Beer 12 fl.oz. White Rock Products Corp. www.siouxcitybeverages.com	Tasty
Sioux City Sarsaparilla 12 fl.oz. White Rock Products Corp. www.siouxcitybeverages.com	Tasty	"The Granddaddy of all root beers." (from bottle label)
Skagit River Brewery Root Beer on tap Skagit River Brewery Mount Vernon, WA http://www.skagitbrew.com	Tasty	Available at the Skagit River Brewery.
Snake River Sarsaparilla 12 fl.oz Jackson Hole Soda Co. Jackson Hole, WY www.jhsodaco.com	Tasty
Sparky's Fresh Draft Root Beer 12 fl.oz. Knox Brewing Pacific Grove, CA www.sparkysrootbeer.com	Tasty	"Leading the Root Beer revival." (from bottle label)
Sprecher Root Beer Soda 16 fl.oz. Sprecher Brewing Co. Glendale, WI www.sprecherbrewery.com	Very Tasty	"This truly old fashioned soda has the rich, creamy flavor of pure honey taken directly from the combs. Our extracts are prepared in a gas-fired brew kettle by combining honey, vanilla and a host of aromatic botanicals. For optimum enjoyment pour into a frosty mug to build a delicious frothy head." (from bottle label)
Sprecher Lo-Cal Root Beer 16 fl.oz. Sprecher Brewing Co. Glendale, WI www.sprecherbrewery.com
Steaz Green Tea Soda Root Beer 12 fl.oz. The Healthy Beverage Company Bucks County, PA www.steazsoda.com	Extreme Barf	"We've created a revolutionary tea soda, 'steaped' full of flavor and nutrition, made from the finest natural ingredients in the world. So twist off the top and enjoy soda's newest alternative." (from bottle label)
Stewart's Root Beer Fountain Classics 12 fl.oz. Stewart's Beverage Inc. White Plains, NY www.drinkstewarts.com	Eh
Super Chill Root Beer 12 fl.oz.	Eh	Sweet but mild, not a lot of flavor. 2 liter bottle variant
Teddy's Root Beer 13.2 fl.oz Unique Beverage Company, LLC Everett, WA	Very Tasty	"Root Beer has been an American Classic since the late 1800's. First used for medicinal purposes, Root Beer is now enjoyed as a soft drink or as the main ingredient in Root Beer floats. Teddy's is a hand crafted, traditionally rich and creamy Rood Beer, made from only the finest ingredients. We know you will love Teddy's classic Root Beer." (from bottle label)
Thomas Kemper Root Beer Handcrafted 12 fl.oz. Thomas Kemper Soda Co. Seattle, WA www.tksoda.com	Tasty	"Every batch brewed from scratch. With our rich and creamy, honey sweetened root beer, we've saved you a seat at an old-fashioned soda fountain." (from bottle label) alternate bottle label
Thomas Kemper Low Calorie Root Beer 12 fl.oz. Thomas Kemper Soda Co. Seattle, WA www.tksoda.com	Barf	Tastes like a typical "diet" root beer.
Tito's old fashioned Root Beer 12 fl.oz. Tito's Cantina Middletown, RI www.tksoda.com	Tasty	"A taste of old Mexico." (from bottle label)
Tommyknocker Root Beer 1859 Original 12 fl.oz. Tommyknocker Brewery Vancol Industries, Inc. Denver, CO www.bev-x.com	Tasty
Tommyknocker Root Beer Float 1859 Original 12 fl.oz. Tommyknocker Brewery Najaro Group Rosemead, CA www.najaro.com	Eh
Trader Joe's Draft Root Beer 12 fl.oz. Trader Joe's Monrovia, CA www.traderjoes.com	Eh	"Originally roots and herbs were used by Native Americans to brew aromatic teas. These were later shared with conquistadors in the 1500's. Since then many variations of root beer have been blended and brewed. Carbonation was added to create a refreshing drink that has remained an American favorite for years. Trader Joe's is proud to present a tasty version of an old fashioned favorite." (from bottle label)
Trader Joe's Organic Root Beer 12 fl.oz. Trader Joe's Monrovia, CA www.traderjoes.com	Barf
Trader Joe's Organic Root Beer 33.8 fl.oz. Trader Joe's Monrovia, CA www.traderjoes.com	Barf	"Welcome to the natural soda experience. Inside this bottle you will find a most pleasant and refreshing carbonated beverage, made carefully with all natural flavors." (from bottle label)
Tripple XXX Root Beer 12 fl.oz. Tripple XXX Corporation Houston, TX	Tasty	"Tastes like root beer used to taste." (from bottle label)
Virgil's Root Beer Microbrewed 12 fl.oz. Original Beverage Corp. Los Angeles, CA www.virgils.com	Tasty	"Since 1916, our family has been making soft drinks, using traditional recipes to create distinctive, original flavors. In the past, root beers were brewed from roots and native herbs. These first soft drinks were rich, full-bodied creations, far heartier than today's root beers. Like the original brewers, we use only natural ingredients - nutmeg, imported anise and wintergreen. Then we brew these ingredients with crystalline water. The result? A rich, creamy root beer with absolutely no preservatives." "Originally brewed in the north of England, Virgil's is made with natural ingredients - nutmeg, imported anise, and wintergreen. The brewing process gives Virgil's a rich, creamy body and a taste so pure, you'll swear it's made in heaven." (from bottle label)
Virgil's Root Beer Party Keg Microbrewed 1 Gallon Reeds, Inc. Los Angeles, CA www.virgils.com	Tasty	"Considered by many to be the best root beer ever, Virgil's is a superb blend of spices and hers gathered from around the world; anise from Spain, licorice from France, vanilla from Madagascar, cinnamon from Ceylon, clover from Indonesia, wintergreen from China, sweet birch from USA, molasses from USA, nutmeg from Indonesia, pimento berry oil from Jamaica, balsam oil from Peru and cassia oil from China. Also, Virgil's is a three time winner of the prestigious 'Outstanding Beverage' award at the annual gourmet competition of the International Fancy Food Industry." (from keg label)
Virgil's Root Beer Special Edition Bavarian Nutmeg 1 Pint .8 oz. Imported from Bavaria by Original Beverage Corporation Los Angeles, CA	Eh	"This award-winning root beer is brewed with all natural ingredients. The well water used in this special edition root beer comes from the Bohemian Forest region of Bavaria, one of the purest sources in the world for water. A hearty, full-bodied brew, bottled in Virgil's original spring-top stopper; Bavarian Nutmeg is dedicated to the root beer purist." (from bottle label)
Waialua Root Beer 12 fl.oz. Waialua Soda Works Waialua, HI www.waialuasodaworks.com	Tasty
Walgreens Root Beer 20 fl.oz. Walgreen Co. Deerfield, IL www.walgreens.com	Eh	(photo is of old bottle label)
Wawa Root Beer 20 fl.oz. Distributed by Wawa Inc. Wawa, PA	Eh
X-drinx Root Beer Riot 12 fl.oz. XTZ Industries inc. Edmonds, WA www.xtz.com	Eh	"Xperience the difference! X-Drinx are an xplosive microbrewed blend of the finest and most potent energy enhancing herbs & xtracts - guarana, ginseng, kola nut, betel nut, ginko biloba, mate, kava kava, bitter orange, sida cordifolia, yohimbine and gota kola. Enjoy the xceptional falvors of Root Beer Riot - a blend of vanilla bean, molasses, nutmeg, anise, clove, sasafrass, peppermint, ginger and cinnamon can all be found in this xtraordinary energy beverage! alternate bottle label
XXX Root Beer on tap XXX Root Beer Drive-in Issaquah, WA www.triplexrootbeer.com	Tasty
Yacht Club Root Beer 12 fl.oz. Yacht Club Bottling Works, Inc. Centredale, RI www.yachtclubsoda.com	Tasty
Zevia Natural Root Beer (diet) 12 fl.oz. Distributed by Zevia LLC Seattle, WA www.zevia.com	Eh/Barf	"We created Zevia for diet soda lovers who want something natural without calories. Made with pure ingredients, like stevia, an herb known for centuries as 'sweet leaf'. Refreshing great taste with none of hte bad stuff. Feel good about what you drink." (from bottle label)

BIRCH/GINGER BEER

	RATING	COMMENTS
Archer Farms Ginger Beer Naturally Flavored 12 fl.oz. Distributed by Target Corp. Minneapolis, MN	Tasty	"Whoever said you can't guarantee happiness clearly has never tried Archer Farms. We promise you'll love every little bit, bite and sip Guaranteed." (from bottle label)
Barritts Bermuda Stone Ginger Beer All natural soft drink 12 fl.oz Barritts Beverages International Ltd. Bermuda distributed by Affinity Beverages Inc. Westport, CT	Eh	"Understated British elegance coupled with the exotic island flavor of Bermuda. Barritts is a unique blend of ginger from the Caribbean and Africa. Aged in stone crocks the essences are blended with island spice and citrus notes to give it a zesty character quite unlike any other beverage. It's the beverage Bermudians have savored for 130 years." (from bottle label)
Barritts Pineapple Bermuda Stone Ginger Beer All natural soft drink 12 fl.oz. Barritts Beverages International Ltd. Bermuda distributed by Affinity Beverages Inc. Westport, CT	Eh	"Understated British elegance coupled with the exotic island flavor of Bermuda. Barritts is a unique blend of ginger from the Caribbean and Africa. Aged in stone crocks the essences are blended with island spice and citrus notes to give it a zesty character quite unlike any other beverage. It's the beverage Bermudians have savored for 125 years." (from bottle label)
Borealis Birch Beer 12 fl.oz. Journey Food and Beverage Company Putney, VT www.journeyfood.com	Eh	"Journey's softbrew is a steeping of whole, botanical herbs, roots, and spices by a unique time and temperature method. This uniquely steeped 'botanical tea' is then folded into a fine balance of natural sweeteners and cold, purified parkling water. Every drop is worth the Journey." (from bottle label)
Boylan's Creamy Red Birch Beer Philly Style 11.6 fl.oz. Boylan Bottling Company	Very Tasty
Buderim Authentic Australian Ginger Brew Aussie Style, HOT! 12 fl.oz. Buderim Ginger, Ltd. www.buderimginger.com www.gingerbrew.com distributed by Real Soda In Real Bottles www.realsoda.com	Eh	"This traditional Ginger Drink is brewed from the finest quality Golden Ginger. Grown on the beautiful Sunshine Coast of Australia it has a sweet tangy taste that will remind you of your friends Down Under. G'day Mate!" "Buderim's slow brewed open kettle process infuses pure cane sugar with real Australian Ginger. Buderim Ginger Brew is a refreshing drink that captures the flavour of Australia's Sunshine Coast in a bottle." (from bottle label)
Buderim Authentic Australian Ginger Brew Yank Style, COOL! 12 fl.oz. Buderim Ginger, Ltd. www.buderimginger.com www.gingerbrew.com distributed by Real Soda In Real Bottles www.realsoda.com	Tasty	"This traditional Ginger Drink is brewed from the finest quality Golden Ginger. Grown on the beautiful Sunshine Coast of Australia it has a sweet tangy taste that will remind you of your friends Down Under. G'day Mate!" "Buderim's slow brewed open kettle process infuses pure cane sugar with real Australian Ginger. Buderim Ginger Brew is a refreshing drink that captures the flavour of Australia's Sunshine Coast in a bottle." (from bottle label)
Bundaberg Australian Ginger Beer 12.7 fl.oz. Bundaberg Brewed Drinks P/L Australia www.bundaberg-brew.com.au imported by BBD LLC Scottsdale, AZ	Very Tasty	"Australians love their ginger beer. And you can tell an authentic ginger beer by holding a bottle to the light. If it's coudy, like Australia's favorite Bundaberg Ginger Beer , you know it's packed full of real ginger pieces. At our family-owned brewery in subtropical Queensland, we traditionally brew locally harvested ginger to a genuine old recipe. We may be set in our ways, but once you taste our famous ginger beer, you'll know why." (form bottle label) www.ripcap.com
Cock 'n Bull Ginger Beer 12 fl. oz. Cock 'n Bull Beverage Corp. Hopkins, MN www.cocknbull.com	Barf	"Woa. Flavor! You are holding in your hands America's best Ginger Beer. Cock 'n Bull. Zippy, zingy, gingery crisp. Try it, pow! You'll love it. Enjoy, enjoy, enjoy!" (from back of bottle)
Dominion Ginger Ale 12 fl.oz. Produced and bottled by Old Dominion Brewing Co. Ashburn, VA	TBD	"Only the finest ingredients. Purity - Freshness - est. 1989"
Dr. Brown's Original Ginger Ale Extra Dry 12 fl.oz. Canda Dry Bottling Co. College Point, NY	Eh	"Since 1869" "The original flavor favorite for generations" (from bottle label)
Fentiman's Traditional Ginger Beer Botanically Brewed 9.8 fl.oz. Fentiman Ltd. Newcastle upon Tyne, UK	Tasy	"Fermented botanical ginger drink with herbal extracts." (from bottle label)
Goya Jamaican Style Ginger Beer 12 fl.oz. Goya Foods, Inc. Secaucus, NJ www.goya.com	Barf	Way too spicy to enjoy.
Grace Ginger Beer 355 ml Grace Kennedy Inc. www.gracefoods.com Richmond Hill, Ontario	Eh	"quality since 1922" (from bottle label) The taste is good, but the ginger is way too hot.
Main Street Birch Beer 2 liter Foodhold USA, Inc. Landover, MD	Barf	Tastes like cough syrup.
Maine Root Ginger Brew 12 fl.oz. All Natural Maine Root, LLC Scarborough, ME www.maineroot.com	Eh	Certified Organic. Certified Fair Trade.
Mercury Brewing Company Birch Beer 12 fl.oz. Mercury Brewing Company Ipswich, MA www.mercurybrewing.com	Very Tasty
Olde Brooklyn Birch Beer 12 fl.oz. Olde Brooklyn Beverage Co. Ronkonkoma, NY	Eh	Too syrupy.
PangleHeimers Sparkling Hot Gingerale 12 fl.oz. Pangleheimers Beverages, Inc. Charlotte NC	Barf	Don't inhale while drinking it, or you'll end up in a coughing fit. The hot spiciness goes straight to your nose.
Pennsylvania Dutch Birch Beer 2 liter USA Beverage, Inc. Huntingdon Valley, PA	Tasty	"Made from and old Pennsylvaina Dutch recipe."
Polar Birch Beer 1 liter Polar Beverages Worcester, MA www.polarbev.com	Tasty	"since 1882"
Regatta Ginger Beer authentic Bermuda stone 12 fl.oz. Bermuda Offshore Trading Company Westport, CT	Tasty	"Based on a century old formula, blending Caribbean and African ginger in stone crocks, Regatta Bermuda Stone Ginger Beer creates the perfect island spice cocktail and refreshment beverage. Regatta has a zesty character with strong notes of ginger and secondary notes of citrus, apple and banana. The finish has a ginger bite without the burn. Try it in Bermuda's "National Drink" the Dark 'n Stormy or as a Moscow Mule with vodka." (from bottle label)
Sioux City Birch Beer 12 fl.oz. White Rock Products Corp. www.siouxcitybeverages.com	Tasty