Root beer is a non-alcoholic beverage made from some combination of Bourbon Vanilla,
Licorice Root,
Sarsaparilla Root Extract[?],
Sasafrass Root Extract,
Nutmeg,
Anise, and
Wintergreen[?] among other things. Root beer is about 3% of the U.S.
soda market.
It was invented by Charles Elmer Hires[?] on May 16, 1866.
Root beer brands include: