Root Beer

DivideBYZero

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EDIT: Due to no-one reading this OP I have bolded the very important part. NB: I HAVE ONLY THESE TWO CHOICES. - Thanks!

I love root beer, but it's not available in most Supermarkets in the UK.

I have found a place online where I can get it (yes, in bulk if need be) so help me decide.

Choice is:

- A&W
- Barqs

Bear in mind I enjoy the generic Publix brand, so I don't need any gormet crap, just good ordinary root beer.
 

yllus

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Aug 20, 2000
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I like Barq's. A&W is good, but only "from the tap".
 

SWScorch

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May 13, 2001
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Saranac!!!

Err, I mean... shoot man... that's like asking a Guinness drinker to choose between Keystone or Genny. Uhhh, Barq's, cause it has bite.
 

waggy

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Originally posted by: DivideBYZero
Yeah, OK. IBC isn't an option. As I said, I only have the choices listed.

well. those choices suck.
 

DaveSimmons

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If you like Coke, Barqs -- stronger taste, "the one with bite" just like they say.

If you like Pepsi, A&W -- sweeter, smoother, nibble-free.
 

KeithTalent

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Pie FTW...A&W would be my second choice, then Barqs.
 

Tom

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they're both great. I would say A&W is slightly more mellow and creamy.

 

destrekor

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Originally posted by: DaveSimmons
If you like Coke, Barqs -- stronger taste, "the one with bite" just like they say.

If you like Pepsi, A&W -- sweeter, smoother, nibble-free.

flawed.

I am a Coke devotee, and between those choices, prefer A&W for the overall flavor. however, neither have anything on IBC. mmm I enjoy the 40's of IBC for $1. :)
 

Tom

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Originally posted by: destrekor
Originally posted by: DaveSimmons
If you like Coke, Barqs -- stronger taste, "the one with bite" just like they say.

If you like Pepsi, A&W -- sweeter, smoother, nibble-free.

flawed.

I am a Coke devotee, and between those choices, prefer A&W for the overall flavor. however, neither have anything on IBC. mmm I enjoy the 40's of IBC for $1. :)


Ever have real A&W at one of their restaurants ? They make it on premises and it's the best root beer there is.

 

Aikouka

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Nov 27, 2001
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A&W, Barqs has a weird tang to it.

If I had the choice, I'd probably push Mug.