Root beer is a beverage also sometimes known as Sarsaparilla. Root beer, popularized in North America, comes in two forms: alcoholic and soft drink.
What does A&W stand for?
After setting up the first A&W Root Beer stand in California in 1919, Roy Allen partnered with Frank Wright to name their beverage A&W. The two partners then set out to open more root beer stands all across the United States.
Is A&W part of a larger company?
Yes. Along with a number of other great brands, A&W is owned by Dr Pepper/Seven Up, Inc. Dr Pepper/Seven Up is a wholly owned-division of London-based Cadbury Schweppes plc.
