Comments on: Soda Review: Which is the Best Root Beer?

By: Jack Coulomb

Jack Coulomb — Wed, 15 May 2013 01:58:35 +0000

High Fructose Corn Syrup it might contain, but I really do love my Henry Weinhard’s Root Beer. Virgil’s does, however, definitely end up in close second or tie with it, though.

By: Omar

Omar — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 02:33:18 +0000

This article is special to me, because a quick google search on root beers led me to this listing, and ultimately to AOM!
Anyways, I would say my top fave is Virgil’s, and am dying to try the Virgil’s Bavarian as well as Bundaberg, in addition to the countless honorable mentions in the comments. Thank you all. And thanks a lot to Mitch for mentioning the warehouse in Gardena, CA. It’s an hour away, but I’ll be sure to stop by!
For now, Virgil’s it is. However, I will have to be hard on the folks who settle for Barq’s, A&W, Stewart’s…and other high fructose laden crap. C’mon now, that’s not manly!

By: Smeg

Smeg — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 20:53:05 +0000

Surprised to see only one mention of 1919. If you can find it, it’s in a class unto itself.

By: Nate

Nate — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 07:03:06 +0000

Americana is the way to go. It tastes similar to the XXX brand brewed right down the street, but Americana has it down to a science.

There is one that was not mentioned that I like the most. Jackson Hole’s Buckin’ Root Beer is edges out my favorite. There is a a little sweet but a strong root favor that makes it my favorite way to go. If you guys can find it then I suggest you try it out. http://jacksonholesoda.com/

I also agree with Connor, their Sasparilla is amazing!!!!

By: Ken

Ken — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 17:24:36 +0000

You guys have to try “Maine Root” root beer… it is by far my favorite, and I’ve tried every root I can find. All organic/fair trade sweeteners etc. So smooth, so tasty. Virgil’s is a very, very distant second place in my opinion. Whole Foods sells it around the Boston area… they claim to be nation wide but I wonder if anyone else has seen this before? Tan/green bottle. Check it out: http://www.maineroot.com

By: Kenton Phipps

Kenton Phipps — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 14:39:25 +0000

Don’t know if it’s been mentioned, but you need to try Saranac Root Beer!

By: Tim

Tim — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 07:23:10 +0000

If anyone here has heard of the Frostop brand, you gotta try their root beer. If you like not-so-strong flavored drinks, it’s for you. Great vanilla flavor and just the right amount of root that doesn’t get over the top with bitterness or spiciness. But the creaminess is what makes it for me. Reminds me of drinking a float with the ice cream half melted in it. If you’re craving a root beer float, just get some Frostop and save buying the ice cream. Good carbonation and aftertaste too.

By: Glen

Glen — Tue, 25 Dec 2012 23:01:31 +0000

I have to say that Virgil’s is the favorite of my son and I. We do root beer tasting on a regular basis and Virgil’s keeps coming up tops. It’s interesting how many root beers sites give Virgil’s a bad review. I don’t get it.

By: Jack

Jack — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 16:16:39 +0000

Buck’n Rootbeer out of Jackson Hole Wyoming.

I had it 8 years ago and I have yet to find anything the comes close. Amazing stuff, I still have the first bottle somewhere around here.

By: Joel

Joel — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 22:47:01 +0000

Also try the Homemade Root Beer at Ellis Island Casino in Vegas. Sooooo good.