This Iconic Soda Is Headed for the Freezer—and Fans Say They Need It

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5 days ago

When it comes to soda, one type is seriously underrated. No, I'm not talking about grape soda or cream soda—those have their fair share of fans. I'm talking about root beer. While other big soda brands like Mountain Dew and Dr Pepper are constantly rolling out new variations to grab our attention, root beer just keeps doing its thing—and doing it well. No gimmicks, no wild flavors—just smooth, crisp, slightly-spiced goodness that hits the spot every time, especially on a hot day.
And when you add a scoop of vanilla ice cream to the mix, there's even more to love. It's bright and sparkly, yet rich and creamy all at once. With summer right around the corner, it's no surprise that food brands are taking inspiration from this classic dessert, like Trader Joe's, which recently launched Root Beer Float Pieces featuring vanilla cookie bits and popping candy that mimic the soda's signature fizz.
Now, Dad's Old Fashioned Root Beer is joining the float-inspired trend and releasing a brand-new ice cream based on the beloved summer treat.
Introducing Dad's new Root Beer Float Ice Cream. The all-new flavor features sweet vanilla ice cream swirled with root beer sherbet. It's reminiscent of Blue Bell's limited-edition Root Beer Float Ice Cream, but this one's made with Dad's signature soda, known for being spicier than most, with notes of wintergreen, licorice, and vanilla.
Fans on social media are already showing their approval: "I need, I need, I need, I need, I need," wrote an enthusiastic user on Instagram. "The amount of research and tasting that has gone into finding the best root beer, and of course, it's Dad's Root Beer."
"Personally, I would probably love this flavor," commented another fan. Honestly? Same here. While some root beers fall flat on the spice front, Dad's is known for its pronounced licorice flavor, which I imagine adds a surprising (and delicious) element that takes vanilla ice cream up a few notches.
And I'm not alone in that thought. Over on Dad's Instagram, someone else commented, "This is everything we could have hoped for and more."
According to the brand, the new ice cream is available wherever Farr Better Ice Cream is sold. So far, shoppers have spotted it at Walmart and Kroger. And considering how popular other root beer float ice creams have been, we have a feeling this one's going to be a hit too.
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