Best Rootbeer
Oct 10, 2007 | 7:54 pm
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I've never met a rootbeer I didn't like. A&W has a slight coffee flavor in the background that I like a lot. IBC is my everyday drink. I've tried Virgils, Fitz and Weinhard, Goose Island, and liked them but don't think any justify a premium price.
One near the top of my list was brewed on-site at Hops restaurants. I haven't been to one in years, but it allowed me to have lunch there and go back to work afterwards.
World Market is a good place to explore a few rootbeers. I have also bought some online, including old timey favorites Hires, Dads and Frostie.
Try root-beer.org for reviews and introductions to new ones. You have no idea all that are out there until you look.
One near the top of my list was brewed on-site at Hops restaurants. I haven't been to one in years, but it allowed me to have lunch there and go back to work afterwards.
World Market is a good place to explore a few rootbeers. I have also bought some online, including old timey favorites Hires, Dads and Frostie.
Try root-beer.org for reviews and introductions to new ones. You have no idea all that are out there until you look.
Oct 10, 2007 | 10:25 pm
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Sorry I've been away for a couple of days...Henry Weinhard's RootBeer is mostly only found on the West Coast...but can be ordered online from various vendors. If you google it...many come up. I must say that Thomas Kemper makes a great rootbeer too! Check them out!
Oct 18, 2007 | 3:01 pm
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saw henry weinhards (along with several other "microbrew" root beers) at my local dominick's (owned by safeway) the other day. i'll have to try it sometime.
Oct 18, 2007 | 9:22 pm
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If ever in ANC, the Bear Tooth Theatre is an excellent place to check out, with discount movie showings, great food and awesome rootbeer. So Here's a vote for their brew!
(I think it is the same brew served at the Moose's Tooth as well, another dining establishment in ANC)
(I think it is the same brew served at the Moose's Tooth as well, another dining establishment in ANC)
Oct 19, 2007 | 1:05 am
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If ever in ANC, the Bear Tooth Theatre is an excellent place to check out, with discount movie showings, great food and awesome rootbeer. So Here's a vote for their brew!
(I think it is the same brew served at the Moose's Tooth as well, another dining establishment in ANC)
(I think it is the same brew served at the Moose's Tooth as well, another dining establishment in ANC)
Oct 19, 2007 | 2:14 pm
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I think Sprecher makes an excellent root beer if you like them on the sweeter side. I mostly drink their "lo-cal," which is probably the best of that genre.
I like IBC, Weinhard, and Thomas Kemper, as well as the one at the Albany airport (Saratoga?). I am not fond of Virgil's or any of the mass produced ones (Barq's, A&W, etc.)
I like IBC, Weinhard, and Thomas Kemper, as well as the one at the Albany airport (Saratoga?). I am not fond of Virgil's or any of the mass produced ones (Barq's, A&W, etc.)
Oct 20, 2007 | 1:21 pm
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I just had a really good root beer today, Boylan's. It is made with real cane sugar...and you can taste it. Even better (IMHO) is their Birch Beer.
Both are a little pricey at $3.99 for a 4 pack....but well worth it.
It is available at Wegmans.
Both are a little pricey at $3.99 for a 4 pack....but well worth it.
It is available at Wegmans.
Oct 22, 2007 | 10:05 am
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Berghoff's in Chicago, but not sure you can get it anymore since they closed down the restaurant. Mass produced I like Barg's. I can't put my finger on why, but lately the Costco root beer has been good too.
Oct 22, 2007 | 10:28 am
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Count me also among IBC fans.
A&W, once "thicker", has been reformulated to an insipid brew. Depending upon the franchise bottler, Barqs remains not bad for a nationally available RB.
Long ago and far away, Triple X was the stuff of dreams and frosty mugs.
A&W, once "thicker", has been reformulated to an insipid brew. Depending upon the franchise bottler, Barqs remains not bad for a nationally available RB.
Long ago and far away, Triple X was the stuff of dreams and frosty mugs.