1919

Root Beer Freak Joined: Apr 21, 2004 Posts: 80

Any other fans of 1919 root beer out there? It is (was?) brewed by the August Schell Brewing Company, New Ulm, Minnesota, USA. http://www.schellsbrewery.com/contactus.php I hope they still make it, there is no mention of it on their web site. 1919 is deep and rich, with a well-rounded flavor. They don't put it in bottles or cans, you have to find it on tap or buy it in bulk packages (2.25 gallons & up). Southern Minnesota is the best place to look for 1919. You can find a few distributors on the web.

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Posted: Thu Sep 09, 2004 7:15 am Post subject:

Thank you for the detailed information, chickenrob! My grandfather also preferred Vernors.

Root Beer Fan Joined: Jun 28, 2005 Posts: 1

Farmington Lanes in Farmington, MN has 1919 Root Beer on tap served in frosty mugs! Very Happy

Posted: Wed Jul 13, 2005 10:52 am Post subject: Re: 1919

dapeachman wrote:

Farmington Lanes in Farmington, MN has 1919 Root Beer on tap served in frosty mugs! Very Happy

Thanks for the tip. I was passing through (OK, it was just slightly out of my way) so I stopped in for a cold one. I had to stop and ask locals for directions a few times, but I finally found it on 5th St just south of Willow. That purple and green tile floor is disturbing.

Root Beer Fan Joined: Mar 11, 2008 Posts: 1

As of February 2008, I've now found 1919 available in 5-liter pony kegs, costing about $20. This is such happy news, that I carried one home on my bicycle, nearly breaking my back. The root beer made it all worth it, though.

Posted: Tue Mar 11, 2008 5:15 pm Post subject: Re: 1919

Yes, any liquor store in the Twin Cities area can order the pony keg for their customers. The store just needs to contact the brewery in New Ulm.

Root Beer Fan Joined: Mar 12, 2008 Posts: 4 Location: MN

It is plentiful here in South Central MN..

Posted: Thu Mar 13, 2008 12:04 am Post subject:

Mikey, I wish I could have seen you toting on your bike!
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Root Beer Fan Joined: Sep 03, 2008 Posts: 6

oh yeah come to Shakope Minnesota dude and go to a bar called turtles they have 1919 in 25 ounces and it is worth it also they have good pizza as well lol

Posted: Wed Sep 17, 2008 4:25 pm Post subject:

25 ounce servings? Wow.

Root Beer Fan Joined: Aug 08, 2009 Posts: 1

Newb here.

I'm doing a project on 1919 root beer for school. Only problem is, I live in Georgia!

Anyone here know of a way to get a hold of this stuff? If anyone has any contacts or tips, I'd really appreciate it!

I know this topic is a little old, but I figure it's worth a shot.

Chad

Posted: Tue Aug 11, 2009 7:31 pm Post subject:

1919 is only sold cold. So unless it's packed in dry ice, you probably won't find any locally in georgia.

I can get it at the local grogery store in a 5L pony keg for $17. But i'm not really wanting to be responsible for dry ice.

Posted: Wed Aug 12, 2009 5:51 pm Post subject: Re: 1919

Go to their website and contact them. They will then e-mail you how to pay and get the mini keg shipped to your door.

Thanks Kink