Hires Root Beer, almost extinct

[kage69]

I don't know. I had some a couple years ago, but it tasted about as I remembered.

Grab a Reed's Strongest if you can. I think it's around 38 grams of ginger per bottle? Reminds me of this Jamaican stuff I used to see in The Keys, only it's better flavored and sweeter. Not for the faint of sinus, though I think at that potency the wake up effect rivals caffeine.

 

[Craig234]

That's the thing---it's not a great root beer, but it's a fantastic mixer. I made a modded Old Fashioned using this instead of simple syrup and bitters, and it's been my go-to drink for the last couple of weeks

Ah, fair point.

 

[Craig234]

remind me never to drink with ATOTers again

Never drink with ATOTers again. But not sure why you feel that way.

 

[ElFenix]

Anyone else here? Had some wine and some captains+caramel vodka+vernors (slightly sweeter cream soda taste compared to just captains+vernors)

Its Kosher Jewish Orthodox, not sure why but this stuff is like Kool Aide to me, its amazing.

Old Fashioned using this instead of simple syrup and bitters

Never drink with ATOTers again. But not sure why you feel that way.

see the quotes above yours.

i could drink with @K1052 . seems to know what a proper cocktail is. i owe @s0me0nesmind1 a beer if we ever get through coronatime

 

[mopardude87]

see the above.

i could drink with @K1052 . seems to know what a proper cocktail is.

Oh i hope you know drinking ungodly amounts of wine is like part of my "faith" right? I couldn't care less for a cocktail.

 

[ElFenix]

Oh i hope you know drinking ungodly amounts of wine is like part of my "faith" right? I couldn't care less for a cocktail.

i drink lots of wine. you drink alcoholic grape juice.

 

[mopardude87]

i drink lots of wine. you drink alcoholic grape juice.

LOL its not all grape but yeah i still enjoy it the same.

 

[Kaido]

I have one in the fridge right now, but can't drink it since I can't replace it. I mailed Virgil's asking and they didn't seem to respond.

I used to get one every year for my birthday. No luck this year due to stock & COVID

 

[lxskllr]

I think Boylans is the best I've tried, and I've tried a lot.

Got a bottle of this yesterday, and just drank it. A+. I won't go so far as saying it's the best. I don't drink soda much anymore, and rootbeer even less, but definitely better than the mass market brands. I'd buy it again.

 

[Fritzo]

Do they still make Dad's Rootbeer? Was always my go-to when I was a kid.

 

[lxskllr]

I've seen Dads somewhat recently. Not sure I've ever had it though.

 

[Craig234]

Dad's is on my 'one of the worst' list.

 

[Fritzo]

Dad's is on my 'one of the worst' list.

Reader's Digest disagrees

We Tried 9 Brands and Found the Best Root Beer

Looking for the best root beer for that float? 'Taste of Home' staffers tried nine brands and picked their faves.

www.rd.com

 

[brianmanahan]

Reader's Digest disagrees

reader's digest is drinking root beers made for filthy casuals

 

[Iron Woode]

see the quotes above yours.

i could drink with @K1052 . seems to know what a proper cocktail is. i owe @s0me0nesmind1 a beer if we ever get through coronatime

my drink of choice is a good dark rum like Mount Gay Extra Old. For vodka I like Belvedere. I am not big on gin. I am not a whiskey person.

I do like a decent beer like Sleeman Original Draught.