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EPISODE · Nov 16, 2025 · 2H 13M

Ep3880_BardsFM - The American Brand: The History of Root Beer

from BardsFM · host Scott Kesterson

Once in a while you stumble on to something that is not just insightful and historic but also fun. Root Beer is one of those topics. Born from the health tonics named Sarsaparilla, Root Beer was invented in the late 19th century by Charles Elmer Hires. Its popularity exploded leading to other notable brands like Barqs and A&W, each with their own unique story. Root beef is a look at an older world, where healthy, tasty and joyful all came together to transform a culture, create innovations like "root beer floats", all reflecting a different America that didn't take itself so seriously and finding time to enjoy a natural drink that brought smiles to faces.. as it still does.  #BardsFM_TheAmericanBrand #RootBeer #Joy Bards Nation Health Store: www.bardsnationhealth.com EnviroKlenz Air Purification, promo code BARDS to save 10%:www.enviroklenz.com EMPShield protect your vehicles and home. Promo code BARDS: Click here MYPillow promo code: BARDS >> Go to https://www.mypillow.com/bards and use the promo code BARDS or... Call 1-800-975-2939.  White Oak Pastures Grassfed Meats, Get $20 off any order $150 or more. Promo Code BARDS: www.whiteoakpastures.com/BARDS BardsFM CAP, Celebrating 50 Million Downloads: https://ambitiousfaith.net Morning Intro Music Provided by Brian Kahanek: www.briankahanek.com Windblown Media 20% Discount with promo code BARDS: windblownmedia.com Founders Bible 20% discount code: BARDS >>> TheFoundersBible.com Mission Darkness Faraday Bags and RF Shielding. Promo code BARDS: Click here EMF Solutions to keep your home safe: https://www.emfsol.com/?aff=bards Treadlite Broadforks...best garden tool EVER. Promo code BARDS: TreadliteBroadforks.com No Knot Today Natural Skin Products: NoKnotToday.com Health, Nutrition and Detox Consulting: HealthIsLocal.com Destination Real Food Book on Amazon: click here Images In Bloom Soaps and Things: ImagesInBloom.com Angeline Design: AngelineDesign.com DONATE: Click here Mailing Address: Xpedition Cafe, LLC Attn. Scott Kesterson 591 E Central Ave, #740 Sutherlin, OR  97479

Once in a while you stumble on to something that is not just insightful and historic but also fun. Root Beer is one of those topics. Born from the health tonics named Sarsaparilla, Root Beer was invented in the late 19th century by Charles Elmer Hires. Its popularity exploded leading to other notable brands like Barqs and A&W, each with their own unique story. Root beef is a look at an older world, where healthy, tasty and joyful all came together to transform a culture, create innovations like "root beer floats", all reflecting a different America that didn't take itself so seriously and finding time to enjoy a natural drink that brought smiles to faces.. as it still does.  #BardsFM_TheAmericanBrand#RootBeer#Joy Bards Nation Health Store: www.bardsnationhealth.com EnviroKlenz Air Purification, promo code BARDS to save 10%:www.enviroklenz.com EMPShield protect your vehicles and home. Promo code BARDS: Click here MYPillow promo code: BARDS >> Go to https://www.mypillow.com/bards and use the promo code BARDS or... Call 1-800-975-2939.  White Oak Pastures Grassfed Meats, Get $20 off any order $150 or more. Promo Code BARDS: www.whiteoakpastures.com/BARDS BardsFM CAP, Celebrating 50 Million Downloads: https://ambitiousfaith.net Morning Intro Music Provided by Brian Kahanek: www.briankahanek.com Windblown Media 20% Discount with promo code BARDS: windblownmedia.com Founders Bible 20% discount code: BARDS >>> TheFoundersBible.com Mission Darkness Faraday Bags and RF Shielding. Promo code BARDS: Click here EMF Solutions to keep your home safe: https://www.emfsol.com/?aff=bards Treadlite Broadforks...best garden tool EVER. Promo code BARDS: TreadliteBroadforks.com No Knot Today Natural Skin Products: NoKnotToday.com Health, Nutrition and Detox Consulting: HealthIsLocal.com Destination Real Food Book on Amazon: click here Images In Bloom Soaps and Things: ImagesInBloom.com Angeline Design: AngelineDesign.com DONATE: Click hereMailing Address:Xpedition Cafe, LLCAttn. Scott Kesterson591 E Central Ave, #740Sutherlin, OR  97479

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