Memories of my childhood at the farm on Beaver Valley Road began before my parents bought the farm. Floyd Jr., Mary and Bill ...

It's part of a group of Southern sodas with huge followings and humble beginnings, including RC Cola, Nehi orange and grape colas, Big Red from Texas, and Barq's root beer from New Orleans.

Whether you prefer A&W, Barq’s, or Mug, you’re likely familiar with root beer if you grew up in the U.S. You may be less familiar with the drink’s origins, including how beer ended up in the ...

An American invention, root beer remains a staple soft drink in the U.S. Large brands, such as Coca-Cola–owned Barq’s (est. 1898) and top-selling A&W (est. 1919), have kept it a favorite since ...

Faulkner's BK Drive-In, a Mishawaka drive-in restaurant, maintains its 1960s charm with carhop service and homemade root beer. Known for its coney dogs and homemade root beer, BK Drive-In also ...

“And there it was,” says historian Linda Wommack. “The root beer float.” The iconic drink was invented here in what was then a bustling mining camp, the center of the Pikes Peak gold rus ...

PAW PAW, MI –– When Tim Knauss opened Red’s Root Beer, he had one car hop, one register worker and two in the kitchen. The first day at the drive-in was so busy, he had to tuck away in his ...

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Root River Parkway, Greendale HOURS: 4 to 9 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, and 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. The Estabrook Beer Garden is having a grand opening Maifest Weekend May 2-4 ...