Best Rootbeer
Jul 12, 2008 | 1:38 am
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The best rootbeer ever (in my family's estimation) is Dominion Root Beer, made with honey instead of cane sugar or corn syrup.
A little off topic, but has anyone heard of Dr. Pepper made with cane sugar instead of corn syrup? A friend who lived in TX for a time said that Dr. P originated down there and this is the original recipe. He said that you can still buy it that way down in TX, but nowhere else. Anyone else heard of it?
A little off topic, but has anyone heard of Dr. Pepper made with cane sugar instead of corn syrup? A friend who lived in TX for a time said that Dr. P originated down there and this is the original recipe. He said that you can still buy it that way down in TX, but nowhere else. Anyone else heard of it?
Jul 12, 2008 | 2:59 am
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The best rootbeer ever (in my family's estimation) is Dominion Root Beer, made with honey instead of cane sugar or corn syrup.
A little off topic, but has anyone heard of Dr. Pepper made with cane sugar instead of corn syrup? A friend who lived in TX for a time said that Dr. P originated down there and this is the original recipe. He said that you can still buy it that way down in TX, but nowhere else. Anyone else heard of it?
A little off topic, but has anyone heard of Dr. Pepper made with cane sugar instead of corn syrup? A friend who lived in TX for a time said that Dr. P originated down there and this is the original recipe. He said that you can still buy it that way down in TX, but nowhere else. Anyone else heard of it?
I have one more 8oz glass bottle in my fridge...I'm debating whether it's better to have it or drink it...
Jul 12, 2008 | 7:41 pm
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Try http://www.dublindrpepper.com
I have one more 8oz glass bottle in my fridge...I'm debating whether it's better to have it or drink it...
I have one more 8oz glass bottle in my fridge...I'm debating whether it's better to have it or drink it...
luckily i have 3 more 6 packs in the fridge so if ya get thirsty just come on down to nyc and we'll pop open a few.
getting back on topic...my root beer choices would have to be either IBC or Abita though it's been forever since I've had a Hires
Jul 17, 2008 | 4:49 pm
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IBC and Barq's are great, especially considering how easy they are to find. I remember A&W to be wonderful years ago at the drive-ins, but the stuff in the store doesn't come close.
Jul 18, 2008 | 7:27 pm
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Jul 19, 2008 | 1:58 pm
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IBC is my favorite. Plus, Michael Mina uses it in his legendary root beer floats, so I suppose it can't be wrong. Barq's is probably a close second.
I always have some Hey Song in my fridge. It's fun walking around Taipei and running into Hey Song vending machines. I'm actually a fan of their new "clear" soda as well, which tastes like more-refreshing 7UP with a little less lime. Still, I personally wouldn't put sarsaparilla in the root beer category. 
I grew up with BlackPine Sarsaparilla or "HeySong Sarsi" (黑松沙士) in Taiwan.
Aug 4, 2011 | 5:36 pm
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Sorry for the (very long) bump, wanted to see if there was already a thread about root beer instead of starting a new one and getting it merged or whatnot.
Anyway, whenever I go home, I make it a point to get the root beer from Appalachian Brewing Co.--so smooth, so drinkable, love the fact they brew it with a touch of honey that you can taste. It really puts every other root beer I've had to shame. (Though next time I am home I might have to try some of their more adult brews, see if their brewcraft is as good with them.)
Though, if I'm /not/ home, and I have to choose, I prefer MUG or Stewart's. Barg's is fine but I can never seem to find it.
Anyway, whenever I go home, I make it a point to get the root beer from Appalachian Brewing Co.--so smooth, so drinkable, love the fact they brew it with a touch of honey that you can taste. It really puts every other root beer I've had to shame. (Though next time I am home I might have to try some of their more adult brews, see if their brewcraft is as good with them.)
Though, if I'm /not/ home, and I have to choose, I prefer MUG or Stewart's. Barg's is fine but I can never seem to find it.
Aug 4, 2011 | 6:40 pm
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Goose Island root beer is my favorite, though I would like it more if they put a bit more carbonation in it. Otherwise, if you can find Sioux City root beer, it's pretty good. Barq's is probably my favorite mass brand.
Sioux City sarsaparilla = amazing, btw.
Sioux City sarsaparilla = amazing, btw.
Aug 5, 2011 | 12:21 pm
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Sprecher Brewing in MKE makes an excellent root beer with notes of honey and vanilla, very robust root beer. IMHO, better than any of the mass-market root beers. I believe availability is limited to the Midwest.
P.S. Sprecher makes excellent beers as well (Black Bavarian and Weiss for me)
P.S. Sprecher makes excellent beers as well (Black Bavarian and Weiss for me)
Aug 5, 2011 | 12:31 pm
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I have to say that my favorite is 1919. Although not many places have it.
http://www.1919rootbeer.com/
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http://www.1919rootbeer.com/
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Aug 9, 2011 | 9:00 pm
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has anyone ever tried the homemade root beer made by the Amish in Lancaster, PA??? it's.....interesting! not too sweet, sometimes scary depending on which farm stand!!! 
but worth the try!!!
but worth the try!!!
Aug 10, 2011 | 2:03 pm
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Saranac Root Beer in a glass bottle. I used to always drink it when I went to Cooperstown as a kid. Haven't had it in years but I can still taste it in my mind!