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Podcast: BardsFM
Episode: Ep3880_BardsFM - The American Brand: The History of Root Beer
Description: Once in a while you stumble on to something that is not just insightful and historic but also fun. Root Beer is one of those topics. Born from the health tonics named Sarsaparilla, Root Beer was invented in the late 19th century by Charles Elmer Hires. Its popularity exploded leading to other notable brands like Barqs and A&W, each with their own unique story. Root beef is a look at an older world, where healthy, tasty and joyful all came together to transform a culture, create innovations like "root beer floats", all reflecting a different America that didn't...