Really important question...

BeerWolf

As much as I enjoy me alcoholic beverage as the next person, I tend to like something sweet once in awhile.

So with that in mind... WHY'S THERE NO ROOT BEER IN IRELAND !?

AntiRip

BeerWolf wrote: »

As much as I enjoy me alcoholic beverage as the next person, I tend to like something sweet once in awhile.

So with that in mind... WHY'S THERE NO ROOT BEER IN IRELAND !?

What is Root beer btw??

Because it tastes like devil spawns pish.

Why don't we have decent bread

Schism

AntiRip wrote: »

What is Root beer btw??

Indeed, what actually is root beer when it's at home?

longshanks

Moonbaby wrote: »

Because it tastes like devil spawns pish.

and how do you know that now?

Moonbaby wrote: »

Why don't we have decent bread

we do, try looking outside of tesco or dunnes. plenty of markets being held these days

AntiRip

Schism wrote: »

Indeed, what actually is root beer when it's at home?

Had to wiki it!

"The soft drink version of root beer is generally made using extracts or flavored syrups diluted into carbonated water. It is not as widely popular as other soft drinks, such as cola, and constitutes only 3% of the U.S. soft drink market"

BeerWolf

I became familiar with it through the A&W Restauraunt (US Company) while I was in Malaysia.

alexandros

tastes too much like liquorice.
..and I would never voluntarily consume liquorice; unless it was getting me drunk

(like drinking carbonated non-alcoholic OUZO)

Kintarō Hattori

BeerWolf wrote: »

As much as I enjoy me alcoholic beverage as the next person, I tend to like something sweet once in awhile.

So with that in mind... WHY'S THERE NO ROOT BEER IN IRELAND !?

Possibly no-one has tried to market it here yet.

Balmed Out

I think the majority of Irish that do taste it dont like it. I cant stand it, remember buying a can and throwing it away. ugh

HarryPalmer

God, OP. I'm thirsty now - haven't had that for years. Gorgeous stuff.

"Really important question..."

lol :P

jane86

Because it smells like Germoline anti-septic cream!!!!! Gross! :rolleyes:

m83

I had some real root beer in MA, stuff they grew up on and swore by. Tasted like muck though.

Karl Hungus

I think you can get organic root beer in some health food shops. Dunno if that'll do your craving or not, could be pish compared to the real stuff.

Sofaspud

It tastes like carbonated Vicks Vaporub!

Disgusting stuff, made my mouth feel numb

Adiboo

It grows on you. First time I had it, I hated the stuff. But now whenever I'm in Canada I stock up the fridge with a case of it.

As much as I love root beer and Mountain Dew, I'd really love to see grape soda being sold here. Gorgeous stuff indeed.

Captain-America

Alcoholic Dr. Pepper would complete me.

BeerWolf

The Root Beer I recall, from A&W, does NOT taste like licorice or vaporub o.O

JohnnyIrvine666

GO 2 DROMAHAIR IN LEITRIM!!

claireeney

Its not sold in Ireland cos it's called root "beer" and its non-alcoholic. It would p1ss too many people off if they bought it and, ironically, didnt get p1ssed. :pac:

Soldie

You can order it here: click!

Works out at about €23 ish for 24 cans (including shipping), and it only takes 2 or 3 days to get here. Enjoy!

Adiboo wrote:

As much as I love root beer and Mountain Dew, I'd really love to see grape soda being sold here. Gorgeous stuff indeed.

You can also buy Welch's Grape Soda on that site, too!

BeerWolf

Aw sweet

*Orders*

damselnat

Why don't we have Mountain Dew??!

Rented Mule

Moonbaby wrote: »

Because it tastes like devil spawns pish.

Do you drink that straight from the tap ?

Soldie

damselnat wrote: »

Why don't we have Mountain Dew??!

It was sold here up until a few years ago I think, but they pulled it because it wasn't selling enough.

Smart Bug

They sell ginger beer in Superquin, also saw root beer somewhere, can't remember where...

If you're around Ranelagh pop into Redmond's offie, they have a selection of 'quare' drinks.

Hazys

BeerWolf wrote: »

As much as I enjoy me alcoholic beverage as the next person, I tend to like something sweet once in awhile.

So with that in mind... WHY'S THERE NO ROOT BEER IN IRELAND !?

Because it tastes like medicine and not the good tasting medicine like the purple Calpol but like the Orange flavoured Calpol you got because you were older

biko

BeerWolf -> RootBeerWolf :pac:

liah

Ginger beer and rootbeer are completely different.

I never even realised there was no rootbeer in Ireland.. never looked for it, I guess. I only have it once in awhile back home anyway. Is there Dr. Pepper over here?

And is there seriously no grape soda?

Grape doesn't seem to be much of a hit over here. I miss it. It's like everything grape is replaced with black currant, which I find disgusting.. Like the purple Starburst back home is grape, but here it's black currant. Grape was my favourite

Rsaeire

Fanta grape tastes real nice; they should have that here.

Turd Ferguson

Adiboo wrote: »

It grows on you. First time I had it, I hated the stuff. But now whenever I'm in Canada I stock up the fridge with a case of it.

As much as I love root beer and Mountain Dew, I'd really love to see grape soda being sold here. Gorgeous stuff indeed.

Mountain Dew and grape soda FTW!!!!!!!

Adiboo

Soldie wrote: »

You can order it here: click!

Works out at about €23 ish for 24 cans (including shipping), and it only takes 2 or 3 days to get here. Enjoy!



You can also buy Welch's Grape Soda on that site, too!

My order arrived today! It's unbelievable how far superior Welch's Grape is to anything being sold here.

BaconZombie

How much was the shipping?

I'm thinking of getting a tray each of DrPepper and Mountain Dew.

Adiboo wrote: »

My order arrived today! It's unbelievable how far superior Welch's Grape is to anything being sold here.

Quazzie

Is grape soda anything like green BPM?

CyanRain

Karl Hungus wrote: »

I think you can get organic root beer in some health food shops. Dunno if that'll do your craving or not, could be pish compared to the real stuff.

Or it could be just piss :P

Adiboo

BOFH_139 wrote: »

How much was the shipping?

I'm thinking of getting a tray each of DrPepper and Mountain Dew.

Shipping was £5.50. They ship with DHL.

Quazzie2002 wrote: »

Is grape soda anything like green BPM?

No. Not at all.