I found this root beer to have a wonderful and full flavor. The sassafras flavor was almost matched with sarsaparilla and it was finished with light spice. In keeping with trends of the 1940s, Dad's has a more balanced vanilla content and pleasant carbonation. Their use of pure cane sugar and the specific blend of flavors gives Dad's a clean finish, while the high sugar content diminishes some of the crispness. I would highly recommend this root beer particularly because it has not compromised quality even with its wide distribution. Overall I give it an 8.
PS: The Dad's name was given in honor of the deceased father of one of the founder's. It also gives a shout out to an age where many dads would brew root beer for their family. How fun would it be if the modern micro/home brew movement boosted home root beer production?
