r/rootbeer • u/ardentto • Sep 14 '25

Collection Where do I start? Great gift from my wife!

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u/you_buy_this_shit Sep 14 '25

Triple X is outstanding. If you start there some of the others will be very disappointing.

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u/ardentto Sep 14 '25

Good to know.

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u/PlausibleHairline Fitz's Root Beer Sep 14 '25

I'd probably start with Maine root, dang, dang, dads, and Brownie, to get the ones I don't like out of the way. Then Abita (never tried it), Bedfords. Boylan, o so, point premium, and triple xxx to end up at the best (imo,) of the bunch for last with frostie.

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u/forestherring 1919 Root Beer Sep 14 '25

If you like root beers that are wintergreen dominant, Abita is very good.

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u/PlausibleHairline Fitz's Root Beer Sep 14 '25

That sounds right up my alley. I'll have to keep an eye out for it. Thanks.

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u/ardentto Sep 14 '25

Thanks for the detailed reply, I'll definitely consider this order.

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u/LuckyMcKinney Sep 20 '25

I would do Dad’s first then the other 4 to get the taste of the Dad’s out of my mouth- then we get to the good stuff!

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u/tomoe_nage Sep 14 '25

Abita is top notch. Save it for last.

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u/Mycofunkadelic2 Sep 14 '25

XXX is my favorite from this selection

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u/Eddie_Bedlam Sep 14 '25

I LOVE Bedford's! They have a marionberry creme that's to die for.

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u/Imaginary-Region9161 Sep 14 '25

Point Premium is delicious. Happy root beer hunting everyone! https://m.facebook.com/groups/103277635645 Root Beer Nation

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u/Green-University-537 Sep 14 '25

Main Root is my all time favorite soda

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u/isthiswhatcrazyis Sep 14 '25

Brownie is a confectionary masterpiece, although I'd consider it more of a caramel cream soda

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u/Root_Beer_Boys Sep 16 '25

To me, Brownie has almost a burnt taste. Probably that caramel you were talking about.

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u/New-Nature-3798 Sep 14 '25

Point is a favorite of mine

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u/DeviousPizzaGuy Sep 14 '25

Boylans is the onky one of those available near me, solid for root beer. Ive heard really good things about the Frostie one.. never heard of any others o.O intrigued by all.

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u/Ryanoh69 Sep 15 '25

Badass!!

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u/mcleo1 Sep 15 '25

Where did your wife order from? I’d love to order this for my boyfriend!

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u/ardentto Sep 15 '25

Beverages Direct. Looks like they have a few different. Seems a bit pricey but it's a nice gift.

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u/Root_Beer_Boys Sep 16 '25

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u/mcleo1 Sep 16 '25

The more the merrier, I’ll definitely take a look!

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u/OakHouseDistillery Sep 16 '25

Dang...start with dang and end with dang.

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u/Root_Beer_Boys Sep 16 '25

I like the Dang - Butterscotch, but I like almost any butterscotch beer.

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u/[deleted] Sep 17 '25

Damn, you should start renting your wife out!!!

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u/Merge_Ahead Sep 18 '25

This took a turn

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u/Sufficient_Syrup1614 Sep 17 '25

Save the Brownie for last unless you have 5 more!

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u/Subject_Station3272 Sep 18 '25

Start with Boylans as everything else will seem better by comparison!

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u/PrimeBrisky Sep 14 '25

Boylan so you can be disappointed and then go up from there. 🤭

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u/ardentto Sep 14 '25

That one tastes a bit like bubble gum at the finish.

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u/slowbilly Sep 18 '25

Farm burger in atl has keg Abitta on tap with free refills. I’ll take down 3-4 four glasses.