Funny thing... Root Beer is an aquired taste! For most American's this seems rediculous, but we all started on the stuff young. I have seen the same reaction from almost every visitor from England who has never tried it, they drink Coke, all the other sweet stuff, but the surprise of Root Beer, I suppose is the soapy taste, that is so unique, if you don't start on it young, you never get the taste of it. CHeers Larry