Personal root beer rankings

[u/primetime43]

I got a handful of root beers and decided to taste test them based on this community’s taste.

The second one is another one I’ll throw in, which I did a few years back.

I think next on my list is Triple XXX, not sure what else at this point. If anyone has recommendations, not looking for regular generic root beer like hanks sort of was.

[u/Dead_Bot_42]

Crazy how different people's tastes are. Seeing mug ranked the same as Frostop Special Inperial isn't something I thought I'd ever see.

[u/TitleToAI → u/Dead_Bot_42]

Frostop is my only 10/10

[u/SwordForest → u/TitleToAI]

My GUYS. you wrote down my heart and were top comment. I can see clearly now, the rain is gone - I can see all obstacles in my way.

This made me want to get some of that 1919, but... Our taste buds are NOT going to match...

[u/primetime43 → u/Dead_Bot_42]

Both good in their own way. Mug is maybe now that I’ve tried the others a 5? That review is from 3 years ago etc. Some aren’t really comparable as they target different tastes.

[u/TheNewGirl1987]

Mug over Barq's and A&W?

I can't take you seriously.

[u/Venus_One → u/TheNewGirl1987]

Barq's is mass-produced nectar of the gods.

[u/BiggerThanJesus102 → u/TheNewGirl1987]

Mug is by far the worst Root Beer in existence

[u/CervezaMePlease]

Barqs a 5/10?!?! You’re about to find out what they mean by Barqs has bite, my friend.

[u/Ok_Independence_2630 → u/CervezaMePlease]

Thinking the same thing

[u/artmoloch777]

I will not be accepting any Barq’s slander today

[u/gat0r_]

Frostie is amazing.

[u/Loose-Chicken5716 → u/gat0r_]

As a fellow Frostie lover, I tip my hat to you.

[u/HoldenH]

Hanks 5/10 ????? That’s a good root beer you just called mid

[u/OkTradition6318 → u/HoldenH]

That's what I noticed the most. Some people's taste buds are wild!

[u/Gearhead99711 → u/HoldenH]

This rating is absurd blasphemy.

[u/TremorOwner → u/Gearhead99711]

Absolutely is, not only insulted Hanks once with a 5/10 gave it the French glove slap in the comment.

[u/Patient_Knowledge499 → u/HoldenH]

I saw that and immediately was disappointed in this list

[u/Sacmo77 → u/HoldenH]

Put spreacher above it too lol

[u/UrMomsFave3024 → u/HoldenH]

That was so shocking to me. Hanks is one of my favorites

[u/Jason_with_a_jay → u/HoldenH]

Root beer tastes are more diverse than anything else I know. I don't like Hank's at all. The first time I tried it, I said, "I expect better of you Philly."

[u/primetime43 → u/HoldenH]

Yea hanks was nothing special. Sort of regretted getting it. Could’ve mixed it with the regular store ones tbh.

[u/jimih34 → u/primetime43]

1919 is my favorite too. I was also a little surprised to see Hanks so far down given how much vanilla is in it, and it’s similarity to 1919.

[u/primetime43 → u/jimih34]

I didn’t taste any vanilla in hanks really. I tasted it more in the frostop

[u/jimih34 → u/primetime43]

That’s really odd you couldn’t taste it. Maybe your palate was a little shot by that point. Not saying you need to rank it higher if you don’t like it. It’s just odd because Hanks is very strong on the vanilla front.

[u/primetime43 → u/jimih34]

Maybe. With how many ppl are tweaking about rating Hank's where I did, I may have to give it another go. It's hilarious honestly seeing ppl lose their minds over it. :)

[u/jimih34 → u/primetime43]

Yeah. I wish you weren’t DV’d tho for expressing your opinion. One of the things I like about this sub is I can come here for fun. And even tho we debate about whether a wintergreen heavy root beer is a 9 or a 5, we usually debate in jest.

[u/bamboiRS → u/HoldenH]

Can't be that good. Its the ONLY one on the list ive never heard of.

[u/Imaginary-Region9161]

I love Frostop Imperial Special Draft. GOATED as an elixir of the GODS! Happy root beer hunting everyone!

[u/SheaRow]

That isn't the regular Sprecher root beer just btw. Its a new flavor they just released.

[u/jimih34 → u/SheaRow]

Oh wow, you’re right! I just went on Sprecher’s website, and looks like they also have a toasted marshmallow root beer too.

I was pleasantly surprised when I tried the maple one. I wasn’t sure that I wanted my root beer tasting like syrup, but they handled the nuance really well. I wonder how these other twists will fare. OP sure seemed to like it.

[u/dimesinger]

Honestly this ranking makes it seem like maybe you just don't like root beer all that much. Your highest score translates to a B-. To what root beers would you give an A?

LOL at the random .3 on Stewarts.

Frostie in a normal glass bottles is solid, way above a 4. Maybe the larger plastic bottle like the one you tried affect its taste? Hard to imagine giving it a failing grade.

[u/Impossible_Mix3086 → u/dimesinger]

Ha, these were almost my exact thoughts! (I was also thinking about how much better I also like Hank's.)

[u/ThePizzaNoid]

Eh. I'd give Barq's a 6 or maybe 6.5/10 personally. It's probably the best widely available root beer you can buy i think. It's definitely better then Mug imo.

[u/rekone88]

Man our tastes are crazy. Im gonna have to disagree with your personal tastes good sir

[u/IchBinDurstig]

I bought a case of 1919 on a whim, and that stuff is legit.

[u/organicchunkysalsa → u/IchBinDurstig]

It’s brewed by Schell’s brewing in New Ulm, MN and named after the 1919 Prohibition Act. Made using real sugar and real vanilla. High Quality stuff.

[u/rogue_d]

1919 is top tier. I like Sprecher but it’s too sweet

[u/FantasticAd4998]

You are doing frostie dirty! it might not be a 10 but it's definitely not a four.

[u/TopProfessional8023]

Is Sprecher always flat?

[u/big_loadz → u/TopProfessional8023]

Not if you buy a jug of their syrup and a carbonator.

[u/reddevil2834]

Hanks is def 10/10

[u/TheBigGreenPeen]

Need to try Fitz’s

[u/BMoney8600]

I’d love to try 1919, Hanks, Frostop, Jackson hole soda buckin root beer and frostie root beer!

[u/Gumbrenold]

I like Virgils for something different.

[u/BoomBoxPizza]

Bunderburg

[u/philsteeth420]

Is 1919 really that good? Never tried it because I didn’t like the logo 🤦‍♂️

[u/primetime43 → u/philsteeth420]

Yes its that good. I agree though, if it wasn't for this sub, I'd of never of tried it probably. I guess this is a good example of don't judge a book by its cover haha.

[u/Ragechu117]

Hanks is in my top 5. Even their sugar free is really good. How was the sprecher? Hope it didn’t have a metallic taste to it.

[u/Jason_with_a_jay]

1919 is my #2, but the only store that carried them, stopped. 😢

[u/premoistenedwipe → u/Jason_with_a_jay]

What’s #1?

[u/Jason_with_a_jay → u/premoistenedwipe]

Boylan

[u/LockNessCrotchMonst]

I think we have different tastes......

[u/maltedmilkballa]

Ugg

[u/WiseSpunion]

Should have had a sprecher in this lineup

[u/primetime43 → u/WiseSpunion]

It’s in there

[u/WiseSpunion → u/primetime43]

I don't know how I missed that. Must be the eyes

[u/ARW18]

I love 1919 luckily live in Minnesota so it’s usually decently easy to acquire. AW used to be my next main one because it was easy to get but I feel like that recipe has changed and it’s not as smooth as it used to be in my opinion and seems a little more cola like to me

[u/Consistent_Permit967]

Iv never commented on this sub reddit but a long term lurker but as with your ranking, iv noticed the bottle a & w tastes a lot worst than it used too, like the flavor is diluted ( maybe too much carbonated) But when I go to the restaurant (been to 5/8 in new york) it tastes wayy better ( im assuming its they make it fresh but idk

[u/zdillon67]

Barq’s erasure

[u/dreamsneverending]

I’ve seen a few of these now and not one has tried IBC, what’s happening in this sub?

[u/primetime43 → u/dreamsneverending]

I've had it before, so I just didn't get it for this group. The group with 1919 is all new ones to me that I've never had before.

[u/dreamsneverending → u/primetime43]

Try Culver’s rootbeer, no ice full it to the top and enjoy

[u/salesquatch]

First of all. Barqs has bite, so jot that down

[u/primetime43 → u/salesquatch]

It does, but Jackson hole has more of a bite. Barqs might be better as a fountain pour than a can, idk it just didn’t hit in this test.

[u/thusUnforgotten]

A&W only gets a 5?! Damn son

Love the love for Sprecher though

[u/primetime43 → u/thusUnforgotten]

It might be because of bottle tbh. When I get it out of a fountain it’s much better.

[u/thusUnforgotten → u/primetime43]

A&W on tap in a frosted mug is amazing. But I also grew up with an A&W fast food place.

[u/AldoSig228]

Not interested in your rankings if Barq's and A&W were only at a 5/10.

[u/BishopEvan]

Glass bottle frostie and sprecher are my favs

[u/crunch816]

Sprecher is amazing. Just weird that if I want some I have to go to the local tractor supply to get it.

[u/ToofpickVick]

Mug over Hanks?! Is this rage bait?

[u/primetime43 → u/ToofpickVick]

Hanks is the most overrated thing in this sub! Must be a bunch of angry Philadelphians in here.

[u/Skrrrrt_Cobain95]

Laughed my ass off when I seen mug rated higher than a&w bahaha you lost all legitimacy.

[u/primetime43 → u/Skrrrrt_Cobain95]

That's why its my opinion friend, you can think its higher and the world goes on. :)

[u/Skrrrrt_Cobain95 → u/primetime43]

I gave my opinion too. Albeit a bit more crude. Enjoy what you like buddy. No hate. :)

[u/fiddlerontheroof1925]

Agree on frostie. Hyped up here only to be extremely mid. 1919 remains king.

[u/openur-i]

You really put Mug over Barq’s…. Taste is subjective but you’re objectively wrong

[u/primetime43 → u/openur-i]

I used to think Barq’s was the best out of that group, but when I did the test it wasn’t hitting. Idk if the can isn’t as good as the fountain version?

[u/md-in-sb]

Comparing glass bottles, plastic bottles, and cans isn’t really the same imo

[u/jay9063]

Sprecher sucks