They're not alcoholic, no. If you've not had it, you'd probably have the same reaction. Ginger beer is lighter and fizzier most often than root beer. Root beer is a unique taste since they're not kidding that it's flavored of "roots" - sometimes sassafras, wintergreen, allspice, things like that and the sugar is a dark molasses flavor. I love it, but then again I grew up on it. My favorite brands are IBC and Stewart's
I'd be tickled if you found some to try and let us know what you thought! I'd suspect you might not like it. lol
Psst: it's improved if you add vanilla ice cream to it to make a root beer float. ;)
We might have to survey the gang! Seems it's a US phenomenon.
I do like A&W a lot, though nothing to me beats a frosty mug of Stewart's when you can find a place that serves it that way. Never been a big fan of Barq's, though.
You should run a survey in the Canteen! I grew up on A&W, so that's why I prefer it, although I have to admit that it doesn't taste the same to me as it used to.
*laugh* On a lighter note, I moved to Australia 10 years ago and most Aussies hate root beer. A few seem to love it, though and while it isn't sold at the major grocery chains, it is readily available from the small Asian specialty groceries all around Melbourne.
I'd be tickled if you found some to try and let us know what you thought! I'd suspect you might not like it. lol
Psst: it's improved if you add vanilla ice cream to it to make a root beer float. ;)
I do like A&W a lot, though nothing to me beats a frosty mug of Stewart's when you can find a place that serves it that way. Never been a big fan of Barq's, though.
I'm with you on Barq's - not my favorite!
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