Hires Root Beer was once the king of root beers, the very first commercially sold brand in America. But today, it has practically vanished from store shelves. In this video, we’ll dive into the fascinating history of Hires Root Beer, from its invention in the late 1800s, its rise as America’s original root beer, its fierce competition with A&W and Barq’s, and finally, the corporate decisions that pushed it into obscurity. If you’ve ever wondered what happened to this classic soda, this video has the full story.
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