Root beer has a long history, with origins going back to the 13th century when people mixed dandelion and burdock to make a drink similar to the root beer that’s familiar to us. Modern root beer was likely invented by Charles Hires as a cure-all beverage made of 25 different herbs, berries, and roots. He mixed his potion with carbonated water and introduced it at the Philadelphia Centennial Exhibition in 1876 and it was an instant hit. Because root beer consists of so many different ingredients, it’s easy to come up with many different varieties, much like regular beer. There’s a Utah store that offers more than 100 varieties. Check out The Root Beer Store:

If you love root beer, you're going to want to head to Sandy to visit The Root Beer Store.
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This unique root beer store in Utah is located at 9350 South State Street in Sandy.
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This store opened up in the fall of 2019 and it's a root beer lover's dream come true. The shelves in the store are filled with all kinds of root beer. You'll find some familiar brands, as well as many you've never heard of.
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There are so many different, unfamiliar varieties of root beer here, that you might not know where to start. The knowledgeable staff can help you start finding varieties you might like.
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You'll find all kinds of interesting flavors and intriguing brands. From Capone Root Beer to Dad-Gum-It! Butterscotch Root Beer, they're all well worth exploring. Who knows ... you may just find your new favorite type of drink!
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The Root Beer Store in Sandy, Utah also has brewing kits so you can try your hand at making your own root beer at home. It's a fun family project that results in a delicious reward.
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This unique store in Sandy, Utah is open Tuesday through Saturday. Drop in soon to say hello and find some new favorites — your taste buds will certainly thank you!
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Have you ever visited this unique store in Sandy? What fun drinks did you purchase? Let us know in the comments! And, to learn more about this store, including new flavors, news, and updates, make sure to follow The Root Beer Store’s Facebook page.

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