birch beers

Hippo Size Burley Birch Beer

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this brand is another vintage brand resurrected and recreated by Orca Beverages. the label claims “since 1927” but i am not sure how much of that time this drink was actually produced. or even if they made a birch beer back then. it is possible, but i doubt it, especially for a brand from San …

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Zippy’s Giant Root Beer

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i have never been to a Zippy’s Giant Burger establishment, but if the really scary man/woman/child on the label is used a lot there, i would probably try to avoid it. especially if i had my children with me. that character would give me nightmares, with its weird tongue and giant hands. perhaps it should …

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Brownie Caramel Cream Root Beer

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i was quite surprised when i found out this soda was again being made. i know very little about the revival of it though so i don’t know how faithful to the original recipe this is. of course i have seen the logo and the like many times over the years as it seemed to …

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Pallino Root Beer

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i don’t know much about this establishment besides that i had it as ‘Pallino Pasteria’ in my database until just now. that leads me to believe they sell a lot of pasta. but if they have a line of sodas also, they must be a pretty well to do eatery. i have always felt that …

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Red Arrow Root Beer

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i am always rather intrigued by the revival of old recipes/companies. it seems a good segment of new sodas are in fact old sodas making a comeback. this one was originally out of Michigan. i am not sure the full story on its past or present, just that it is now bottled by a company …