Sparky’s Fresh Draft Root Beer

I am a root beer aficionado from childhood. I try every new break whenever and wherever I find it, around the world. Sparky’s is a good brew. Good sugar, not overly sweet. A little caramel taste. Sparky’s has a really nice spicy bite to it at the finish. Smooth. When you’re done, you want another. You won’t forget this one. I give it 4 out of 5, but that’s ONLY because I prefer a little hint of vanilla — that’s just me. This is great stuff. Do yourself a favor and check it out.

This root beer is special in many ways.
Traditionally, root beer was actually kettle brewed, which allows the sugars to caramelize and brings out the flavors in many of the ingredients. Sparky’s root beer is actually kettle brewed in the traditional way.
This is important because the vast majority of root beers are trying to emulate this flavor using a cold mix method which is significantly cheaper to produce. Sparky’s remains uncompromising in this area. From a methodological and ingredients perspective, sparky’s stands with the very very best root beers.
Flavor wise, it depends on the type of root beer you prefer. If you like a root beer heavily vanilla flavored, almost like creame soda (henry weinhards) then sparky’s is not the root beer for you. Sparky’s is full flavored in a very balanced way so that no ingredient really stands above the rest.
If you want full root beer flavor, than sparky’s is going to be one of your favorite root beers.
If you want smooth vanilla, than you will probably not like this at all.

I kinda stumbled upon their booth randomly in Monterey while I was wandering around at night. I had a long tiring day, and an ice cold, refreshing glass of root beer sounded like it’d hit the spot. I’ve never even heard of Sparky’s, but it’s probably one of the best root beers I’ve tasted. It’s got a real kick of sassafras that’s strong enough to make it taste sort of medicinal, licoricey, and minty. At the same time, there’s enough sugar in it to balance out those sharp herbal and medicinal notes without being too sweet. It was a pleasant surprise, and I’ll definitely keep my eye out for Sparky’s Root Beer at BevMo or something.

Th root beer is way to bitter and acidic. Not smooth. There are plenty of root beers out there. Some similar in flavor. Unfortunately, this root beet stood out to me in a bad way in comparison to many others.

Best root beer I have ever had, bar none and I have tried lots.

Just had it for the first time today at the Alvarado farmers market in Monterey.
I bought a glass and was not impressed, no carbonation and it tasted of just the syrup. I said something and he said i was not used to fresh soda.
Here is why I gave it a 4 instead of one. As I was walking back, the guy running the booth chased after me to apologize. The keg was bad. He have me a replacement soda. I prefer more carbonation, but it was good. i ended up buying a second bottle.
Yes, 1 star down because I really do prefer more carbonation.

I tried Sparky’s at one of the Monterey Farmer’s Markets. It tastes really classically root beery with a very strong sasparilla flavor. It was almost medicinal but the more you drink it and the longer your glass sits, the less I noticed it. Love that they serve their root beer with cute red and white paper straws.

This has to be the best damn root beer I’ve had. I like the kick it has. If you don’t like your root beer with zing, then you should try something else, but I can’t get enough of this root beer.
It’s pricey, but so damn good!

I first tried this on tap at a farmers market. It was so frothy and delicious, I went back nearly every week, just for Sparky’s! 6 years ago we moved to the Silicon Valley, and would wish longingly for a frosty mug of root beer on those 106 degrees summer days! So happy my wish is granted! I found Sparky’s today in BevMo! San Jose-​Westgate.

I had a darn good root beer float at the Good Old Days festival in Pacific Grove on Saturday – my first in a decade, perhaps. The only way it could have been better – the root beer has (in my opinion & that of my buddy who was there & also had a root beer) a bit too much of the sassafras, sarsaparilla, or whatever flavoring gives the root beer its zip – but once the ice cream started melting, it was an excellent treat!

awesome one of the best root beers I have ever had, tried it at the Monterey farmers market and bought some on the spot, even called a buddy who lives on SC to have come get some

I just drank a bottle. WOW that is some original, unique brew!

The Dude dares you, and he means to DOUBLE DOG dare you, to be depressed and drink root beer at the same time. If you are sad, or blue, or a little down, or even just had a slightly frustrating day, drink some root beer. The Dude swears that it is extremely difficult to drink root beer and remain in a bad mood.
Especially Root Beer as tasty and delicious as Sparky’s Fresh Draft Root Beer. Brewed by Knox Brewing Co in Pacific Grove, Ca, Sparky’s is just about the best dang root beer The Dude has ever sipped on.
SO next time you are feeling down, give Sparky’s a shot. If your initial results defy The Dude’s theories, try drinking through a straw. It makes root beer more fun.
But Dudes and Duderinas– you can drink Sparky’s anytime. And its real good. So pick some up.
As always–
The Dude Abides