Why Root Beer Is Called That

Today I found out why root beer is called that when it doesn’t contain any alcohol.
This popular soft drink pairs well with vanilla ice cream, resulting in root beer floats that are common sights at kids’ birthday parties in North America. The common version that we know today isn’t an alcoholic beverage, but a sweet soda that can be enjoyed by all ages. So why is it called “root beer?”


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