IBC

In the root beer world, three letters send waves of awe and admiration through thirsty enthusiasts' bones: I... B... C! Dating from the same year as the preeminent and iconic two-lettered brew A&W, in 1919 the Independent Brewing Company out of St. Louis, Missouri, crafted an American brew that is still the darling of legions of fans. We, however, are objective, critical, and as cold as a frozen mug in our reviews, so we'll give you a straight shot of truth when it comes to IBC's true quality.

John: Great looking bottle. Good initial spice taste that rapidly gets enveloped by sweet sassafras. Good fizz, and almost remarkable, but a little too generic at the end of the day. For a better alternative of a similarly styled brew, try Sioux City Root Beer (reviewed below). ***

Jo: Great effervescence. Great root beer smell, but the flavor just didn't measure up. Not bad but not a 4-star. ***

FRED: AVERAGE ROOT BEER. NOT EXCITING. ALMOST GOOD. ***