MUG is my favorite…. commonly available root beer. While I’d rather have a Jones Soda, Goldmine Root Beer, or Zuberfizz, Mug is almost always readily available. If not, then A&W (UGH, more like “AW”) or Barqs are. While I enjoy the distinctive taste of Barqs, Mug is still my go-to brand.
It has a nice caramel color, it’s not overly sweet. It’s always highly carbonated, and has a nice “bite” to it. While the taste isn’t as strong as Barqs, or other brands, there’s simply something appealing about it to me. It’s great at room temp, or cold. It tastes exactly like what I expect root beer to taste, and makes some great root beer floats.