Licorice root has been used in traditional medicine to treat digestive problems, and some clinical evidence suggests it may be helpful in the treatment of ulcers. Many root beer ingredients have various health advantages in traditional herbal medicine. It’s good,” was the traditional tagline, which initially appeared on the classic diamond-necked bottle, patented in 1935 by Ed Barq. The sarsaparilla-based mix contained less sugar, had more carbonation, and had a lower frothy head than other brands. A&W, on the other hand, came in at the bottom of the list. HFCS (high-fructose corn syrup): It contains a lot of sugar, and you don’t want to eat it because it can gain weight and lead to chronic diseases like diabetes.īecause of its “wonderful creamy, caramelized taste balanced with minty, anise-y spices,” Barq’s came in #1 out of eleven brands in a ranking system based on carbonation, sweetness, and root beer flavor strength (from “mild” to “Holy Sarsaparilla!”). On the other hand, Root beer comprises some additives that do not make it a nutritious beverage. It can also be used as a float or consumed on its own. The majority of the 160 calories come from carbohydrates, and it has no sugar, making it a healthy choice for those watching their weight. The Coca-Cola Company, based in Biloxi, Mississippi, produces this pleasant beverage. they are after the low budget, cheap market as opposed to the high end that many of the small labels are chasing, perhaps that will work out better.The nutritional information for Barq’s Root Beer can be found on the bottle’s nutritional label. I hope they continue on a long time, i wish the same of every small soda company.
in the end though it is pretty normal with just a little extra to make it a bit different. it is a bit too sharp sometimes but on the whole it’s not bad. there is a burnt caramel sort of taste in there. it is a reasonable generic flavor with an edge. The flavor here is a little sharp but it kind of works here. of course, i have no idea if that is the reason, i’m assuming and guessing. the corn syrup is a bit of a minus, but i’ll accept it in the name of saving money to stay afloat. i really do like their design, very old style and classic and simple. i grab a six pack of this stuff and continued on, another one to add to the actual queue.Īnd here it is.
of course it was at a liquor distributor that i had passed a few miles back, right around the corner from one of the breweries i stopped into which no longer made a root beer. someone must carry it, right? after making stops in three grocery stores and two other stores with no luck at all, i figured i would call the company and just ask where to get it. i went on a small south eastern Pennsylvania root beer quest and figured i would stop in some stores in the town of Springfield where it is made. yet i just couldn’t seem to find exactly where to get it. Ah, a brand I have been after for a while! I knew it was out there, a small soda company with semi-close regional distribution since 1946.