Frostie Root Beer Soda
Frostie Root Beer Soda is the 1939 original — a creamy, vanilla-tinged root beer in 12oz glass long-neck bottles, from a brand that's been doing exactly one thing for over 85 years. Founded in Catonsville, Maryland by George Rackensperger and still bottled by family operations like Excel Bottling in Breese, Illinois, Frostie is the root beer traditionalists reach for: sassafras-spice depth, real vanilla character, and a long creamy finish, 100% caffeine-free. This is the bottle for proper root beer floats. Order it online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- Size: 12 fl oz glass long-neck bottles
- Style: Classic American root beer — creamy, vanilla-forward
- Caffeine: 100% caffeine-free; non-alcoholic
- Heritage: Introduced 1939, Catonsville, Maryland
- Nutrition: ~160 calories per 12oz bottle
Since 1939, Still Done Right
Frostie has outlasted most of its competitors by never changing what it is: a straightforward, creamy root beer in a glass bottle. The formula leans on vanilla and wintergreen-spice notes over a caramel base, carbonated firmly enough to stand up to a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Collectors of retro soda know the long-neck bottle on sight. Pair it with more old-school bottles in our exotic sodas collection or see the Frostie range.
Tasting Notes
Creamy vanilla and caramel up front, with sassafras, wintergreen, and a whisper of anise underneath. Smooth, not sharp — the carbonation lifts rather than bites, finishing sweet and round.
How to Enjoy
Ice-cold from the bottle, or as the foundation of a proper root beer float — vanilla ice cream, tall glass, no shortcuts. Also excellent as the base for a non-alcoholic "dark and stormy" style mixer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Frostie Root Beer have caffeine?
No — Frostie is 100% caffeine-free.
Who makes Frostie Root Beer now?
The brand dates to 1939 in Catonsville, Maryland; today it's produced by Intrastate Distributors of Detroit and bottled by operations like Excel Bottling in Illinois.
Is Frostie good for root beer floats?
It's one of the best — the creamy vanilla profile was practically built for vanilla ice cream.
San Diego soda fans can order Frostie Root Beer online from Del Mesa Liquor — the 1939 classic in glass bottles, shipped to your door.