36+ Top Beer Brands in the World

Root Beer is one of the most popular drinks in North America. It is a non-alcoholic drink with no caffeine and has a sweet taste and perfect carbonation. It was prepared traditionally, but many companies have commercialized this product and created their legacy and market since modern technology.

Here are some of the top Root Beer brands in the world that are arranged in no particular order

Beer Brands in the World

A & W

Country: United States of America

The company came into existence in 1919 and was established by Roy W. Allen and Frank Wright. Keurig Dr. Pepper (USA), A & W Canada, and The Coca-Cola Company(Canada) currently produce this drink. They produce multiple varieties of root beer. Some of these include Campfire, Brownie Sundae, etc.

Barq’s

Country: United States of America

The brand came into existence in 1898 and was produced by The Coca-Cola Company. Their beer has a unique taste of vanilla, sassafras, etc. Multiple varieties of these drinks are available. They have both the original and diet versions of root beers.

IBC 

Country: United States of America

Independent Breweries Company introduced the brand. Diet Root Beer is one of their special variants. It has a sweet enhancing flavor with a smooth and creamy palate without caffeine. Keurig Dr. Pepper currently produces this brand.

Mug Root Beer

Country: United States of America

The brand came into existence in the 1940s and was made by the Belfast Beverage Company. New Century Beverage Company, also a part of PepsiCo, currently operates this brand. Their root beer has a sweet candy and syrupy flavor with a tangy citrus full finish and creamy texture.

Dad’s

Country: United States of America

The brand came into existence in 1937 and was introduced by Ely Klapman and Barney Berns. It is highly known because of its brownish color. Hedinger Brands currently operates this brand. They produce both Original and diet root beers. The same ingredients are used but have only differences in calories.

Hires

Country: United States of America

The brand came into existence in 1876 and was introduced by Charles Elmer Hires. It has a caramel appearance. Keurig Dr. Pepper currently operates this brand. Their root beer has a classic flavor and an impactful taste.

Frostie

Country: United States of America

The brand came into existence in 1939 and was introduced by The Frostie Beverage Company, headed by George Rackensperger. Multiple variants of this brand are available. Some of these include diet, vanilla root, and blue cream, to name a few. Intrastate Distributors Inc. currently operates this brand.

Henry Weinhard’s Private Reserve

Country: United States of America

The company started its business in 1856. Currently, it is run by the Molson Coors Beverage Company. Their root beer has a unique blend of smooth and bold flavor accompanied by the thick taste and creaminess of vanilla and honey.

Boylan Bottling Company

Country: United States of America

The company came into existence in 1891 and was established by Steven A Boylan. They are known for producing various kinds of beer such as birch, ginger ale, etc. Their root beer possesses the richness and spiciness of ingredients such as cinnamon, anise, and mushroom to name a few.

Sioux City

Country: United States of America 

The brand came into existence in 1987 and was introduced by White Rock Beverages. Multiple varieties of soft drinks of this brand are available. Some of these include sarsaparilla, root beer, creme soda, etc. Their sarsaparilla and root beer are produced with cane sugar and have an authentic flavor.

Frostop

Country: United States of America

The company came into existence in 1926 and was established by L.S Harvey. They mainly produce soft drinks and fast food. Frostop Beverages Inc. currently operates this company. Their root beer has an excellent taste and aroma complimented with a bunch of flavors.

Sprecher Brewery

Country: United States of America

The company came into existence in 1985 and was established by Randal Sprecher. They produce a multi-variety of beverages such as beers and sodas. Their root beer has a sweet and creamy texture with traces of vanilla and honey with a smooth finish.

Dog n Suds

Country: United States of America

The company came into existence in 1952 and was established by James Griggs and Don Hamacher. They offer hamburgers, hot dogs, root beers, etc. Don and Carol VanDam currently operate this company. Cane sugar is the primary ingredient used in their root beer resulting in a strong sweet taste.

Hank’s

Country: United States of America

The company came into existence in 1995 and was established by Bill Dunman, John Salvatore, Frank Salvatore, and Tony Salvatore. Their root beer has a sweet and creamy flavor with a cloying finish.

Stewart Fountain Classics

Country: United States of America

The brand came into existence in 1924 through Stewart’s Restaurant, which was established by Frank Stewart. They have beverage varieties such as Creme Soda and Birch Beer, but Diet Root Beer is one of their specialties.

Fitz’s 

Country: United States of America

The company is highly renowned for its rich line of beverages, such as root beer, cream soda, grape pop, and ginger ale, to name a few. Their root beer has a fine taste with a mellow wintergreen palate and is finished with a smooth vanilla touch.

Abita Brewing Company

Country: United States of America

The company came into existence in 1986 and was established by Jim Patton and Rush Cumming. David Blossman, Mark Wilson, and Chad Davis currently look after this company. Ingredients such as spring water, cane sugar, etc., are used to prepare their root beer that reminisces the flavors of yesteryear soft drinks.

Matt Brewing Company

Country: United States of America

The company came into existence in 1888 and was established by Francis Xavier Matt l. They produce beer and soft drinks. Currently, it is a division of Flying Bison Brewing Company. They produce root beer under the brand name Saranac that has a fresh taste of vanilla, licorice, cream, etc.

Killebrew Beverages

Country: United States of America

The company came into existence in 1996. They offer high-quality beverages such as root beer and cream soda. Their root beer has a creamy taste of honey and sugar content on the lower side.

Shipyard Brewing Company

Country: United States of America

The company came into existence in 1994 and was established by Fred Forsley and Alan Pugsley. They are mainly famous for their beers. They produce their root beer under the brand name of Capt’n Eli’s. It has a unique blend of sweetness and creaminess with flavors from dominant ingredients.

Jones Soda

Country: United States of America

The company came into existence in 1995 and was established by Peter Van Stolk. They mainly offer soft drinks and candy. Currently, it is a division of Lemoncocco. Their root beer has a mix of carbonate and cream with traces of birch and vanilla finish.

PepsiCo

Country: United States of America

The company came into existence in 1920 and was established by Caleb Bradham. The company has a huge legacy in the beverage processing industry. They produce a root beer under the brand name Stubborn Soda. It has smoothness and richness with a perfect earthy finish.

Faygo 

Country: United States of America

The company came into existence in 1907 and was established by Ben and Perry Feigenson. They produce soft drinks, energy drinks, etc. National Beverage Corporation currently operates this company. Their root beer has a dominant sassafras flavor instead of the regular sweetness.

Thomas Kemper

Country: United States of America

The company started its business in the 1980s. Root beers are one of their specialties. Their root beer has a unique aroma with a pleasant taste.

Goose Island

Country: United States of America

The company came into existence in 1988 and was established by John Hall. Anheuser-Busch InBev currently operates this company. Their root beer has a much smoother and lighter creamy texture with traces of vanilla and birch.

Polar Beverages

Country: United States of America

The company came into existence in 1882 and was established by Dennis Mark Crowley. They offer seltzers, sodas, mixers, etc. Their root beer has a perfect mixture of saltiness, sweetness, and bitterness with a mild flavor.

Zevia

Country: United States of America

The company came into existence in 2007 and was established by Derek Newman, Jessica Newman, and Ian Eisenberg. They offer soft drinks, organic tea, mixers, etc.  Their root beer has a vibrant flavor of rich and creamy texture with traces of ginger and no calories.

Hosmer

Country: United States of America

The company came into existence in 1912. They offer various sodas such as diets, seltzers, cane sugar, etc. Their Sarsaparilla Root Beer has a rich and creamy texture, a vanilla finish, and hints of sarsaparilla root.

Natural Brew

Country: United States of America 

The company came into existence in 1994. Smucker Natural Foods, Inc currently operates this company. Their fruit beer is prepared with a bunch of ingredients such as vanilla extract, anise, and licorice root, to name a few, to bring out natural flavors of both tradition and quality.

Sparky’s

Country: United States of America

Kevin Knox established this company. Their root beer has vanilla traces to provide a creamy texture and has a strong spicy finish with hints of honey.

Jack Black

Country: United States of America

It is a brand that is produced by Real Soda in Real Bottles, Ltd. Their root beer has a smokiness of anise, horehound, etc. Complemented with perfect carbonation to uplift the taste of all the significant ingredients.

Aj Stephan’s Boston

Country: United States of America

The company came into existence in 1926. Their root beer has the sweetness of cinnamon and licorice and has a clean and strong finish.

Rat Bastard

Country: United States of America 

It is one of the most loved as well as wanted root beer brands. Their root beer has a light, smooth palate, pleasant aroma, and perfect carbonation.

Trader Joe’s

Country: United States of America 

The company came into existence in 1967 and was established by Joe Coulombe. The company is a specialty food store that deals with many packaged food items. Their Vintage Root Beer has one of the finest quality that is light and refreshing with vanilla and anise flavors.

Virgil’s

Country: United Kingdom 

The company came into existence in 1994 and was established by Crowley Beverage Co., which Edward Crowley and Jill Fraser Crowley head. Their root beer has a perfect blend of imported ingredients such as anise, licorice, cinnamon, etc. Reed’s Inc currently operates this company.

Bundaberg

Country: Australia

The company came into existence in 1960 and was established by Cliff Fleming. They produce a wide range of beverages. Fleming Family currently looks after this company. Their root beer contains high-quality ingredients that provide rich taste, unique color, fresh lime, and mint flavor.

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