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Calculated Shard: 102 (from laksa157)

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curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa102.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.aol.com/articles/adios-w-customers-walmart-soda-230000232.html\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.aol.com/articles/adios-w-customers-walmart-soda-230000232.html\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

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{"found_url":"https:\/\/www.aol.com\/articles\/adios-w-customers-walmart-soda-230000232.html","crawl_time":1773971986,"first_indexed_time":0,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"com,aol!www,\/articles\/adios-w-customers-walmart-soda-230000232.html s443","src_root_hash":"10243928666277241102","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"Adios A&W. Customers Say This Walmart Soda Beats The Fizzy Brand By A Mile - AOL","meta_descriptions":["A&W is old news as one Walmart brand has overtaken its signature soda as the creamiest of its kind. It's a bit more affordable too."],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"Glass mugs of root beer on table - Bhofack2\/Getty Images\nWe may receive a commission on purchases made from links.\nIf you root for root beer, listen up. We've got news that will get the best root beer into your fridge at a bargain. Many root beer enthusiasts have declared\nWalmart's Great Value Root Beer\neven tastier than\nthe most popular root beer brands\nlike A&W. One of the top\nWalmart copycats that shopper say are better than the name brands\n, Great Value goes for roughly $4.75 for a 12-pack, depending on where you live. The same quantity of A&W can cost as much as over $8 and Barq's price can climb as high as $12.\nVarious users on Reddit claim that Great Value's root beer is not too dissimilar from A&W's and Barq's in quality, but is creamier and smoother with more pronounced vanilla. Walmart shoppers tend to agree, adding that the soda is packing so much flavor and rich creaminess for a fraction of the price of name brands. Of course, the flavor of root beer is complex.\nWhen root beer was invented\n, it employed sassafras and sarsaparilla to achieve its signature profile. But in 1960, it was discovered that safrole, an oil in both of those ingredients, is a carcinogen. Thus, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration banned their use. While some producers use sassafras extracts where the safrole has been removed, it's more common that brands \nrecreate root beer's unique profile with vanilla and wintergreen\n, plus anise, juniper, licorice, ginger, and dandelion. Walmart's ingredient list is vague, with \"natural and artificial flavor\" listed for Great Value root beer, but it's clear their specific recipe has won a following.\nRead more:\n15 Failed Restaurant Chains We Actually Miss\nWhat fans say about Walmart Great Value root beer\nWalmart Great Value root beer cans on table and in ice bucket - Walmart\n\"Yes, it is a generic Walmart brand,\" notes one reviewer on\nWalmart's website\n. \"Still, one of my top root beers. It hits that craving very well.\" Another online shopper describes Great Value's root beer as \"perfectly balanced with creaminess and sweetness with neither being overpowering,\" with another user adding that it's an \"just as good as A&W, if not better.\"\n\"I grew up as a Barq's Root Beer drinker,\" another reviewer adds in comparison. \"I bought two 12-packs of Barq's and I had a couple of Great Value Root Beers, and the Barq's seemed to have too much carbonation. I stayed with Great Value ever since.\" On\nReddit\n, the sentiments are similar. \"It's surprisingly good, I like it better then A&W,\" noted one Redditor. \"I decided to try every brand my store had,\" another Reddit user chimed in. \"I was very surprised that I liked the Walmart brand the best.\"\nOn both Walmart's website and different Reddit forums, Great Value fans don't just recommend enjoying this soda on its own but also endorse it in\nclassic root beer floats\nas well as for\nelevating pulled pork with root beer flavor\n. If you do crave a float, you can conveniently grab one of\nWalmart's tastiest Great Value ice cream varieties\nfor affordable, one-stop shopping.\nWant more food knowledge?\nSign up to our free newsletter\nwhere we're helping thousands of foodies, like you, become culinary masters, one email at a time. 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Customers Say This Walmart Soda Beats The Fizzy Brand By A Mile\n[![Tasting Table](https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/8gPZH1oZAqSOASwP_FTkGA--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTM1MjtoPTgw\/https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/os\/creatr-uploaded-images\/2025-08\/c046f4c0-7ec8-11f0-bf6f-f714ba348739)](https:\/\/www.tastingtable.com\/index.htm)\n\nCourtney Iseman\n\nWed, March 18, 2026 at 11:00 PM UTC\n\n0\n\n![Glass mugs of root beer on table](https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/YgTjPr15QbDuVAyHeFyzvw--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD02OTc-\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/aol_tasting_table_516\/873704048067d48d838d78118778566b)\n\nGlass mugs of root beer on table - Bhofack2\/Getty Images\n\nWe may receive a commission on purchases made from links.\n\nIf you root for root beer, listen up. We've got news that will get the best root beer into your fridge at a bargain. Many root beer enthusiasts have declared [Walmart's Great Value Root Beer](https:\/\/r.bttn.io\/?btn_ref=org-225e4e0aac880b8f&btn_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.walmart.com%2Fip%2FGreat-Value-Root-Beer-Soda-Pop-12-fl-oz-12-Pack-Cans%2F10794700%3FclassType%3DREGULAR%26athbdg%3DL1600%26from%3D%2Fsearch&btn_pub_ref=2121519-feed-1-tastingtable-aol) even tastier than [the most popular root beer brands](https:\/\/www.tastingtable.com\/942906\/the-best-root-beer-brands-ranked\/) like A\\&W. One of the top [Walmart copycats that shopper say are better than the name brands](https:\/\/www.tastingtable.com\/2104976\/walmart-copycats-better-name-brand\/), Great Value goes for roughly \\$4.75 for a 12-pack, depending on where you live. The same quantity of A\\&W can cost as much as over \\$8 and Barq's price can climb as high as \\$12.\n\nVarious users on Reddit claim that Great Value's root beer is not too dissimilar from A\\&W's and Barq's in quality, but is creamier and smoother with more pronounced vanilla. Walmart shoppers tend to agree, adding that the soda is packing so much flavor and rich creaminess for a fraction of the price of name brands. Of course, the flavor of root beer is complex.\n\n[When root beer was invented](https:\/\/www.tastingtable.com\/952105\/the-real-reason-root-beer-was-invented\/), it employed sassafras and sarsaparilla to achieve its signature profile. But in 1960, it was discovered that safrole, an oil in both of those ingredients, is a carcinogen. Thus, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration banned their use. While some producers use sassafras extracts where the safrole has been removed, it's more common that brands [recreate root beer's unique profile with vanilla and wintergreen](https:\/\/www.tastingtable.com\/949890\/heres-what-gives-root-beer-its-unique-flavor\/), plus anise, juniper, licorice, ginger, and dandelion. Walmart's ingredient list is vague, with \"natural and artificial flavor\" listed for Great Value root beer, but it's clear their specific recipe has won a following.\n\nRead more: [15 Failed Restaurant Chains We Actually Miss](https:\/\/www.tastingtable.com\/1749201\/failed-restaurant-chains-we-miss\/?zsource=aol)\n\nAdvertisement\n\n## What fans say about Walmart Great Value root beer\n![Walmart Great Value root beer cans on table and in ice bucket](https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/awJ_3an5UTs4dk4iGH_sJg--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD02OTc-\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/aol_tasting_table_516\/2976732f05f9ab58a6f6703f9c768a28)\n\nWalmart Great Value root beer cans on table and in ice bucket - Walmart\n\n\"Yes, it is a generic Walmart brand,\" notes one reviewer on [Walmart's website](https:\/\/r.bttn.io\/?btn_ref=org-225e4e0aac880b8f&btn_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.walmart.com%2Freviews%2Fproduct%2F10794700%3Fratings%3D5%26entryPoint%3DseeAllReviewsStarRating&btn_pub_ref=2121519-feed-2-tastingtable-aol). \"Still, one of my top root beers. It hits that craving very well.\" Another online shopper describes Great Value's root beer as \"perfectly balanced with creaminess and sweetness with neither being overpowering,\" with another user adding that it's an \"just as good as A\\&W, if not better.\"\n\n\"I grew up as a Barq's Root Beer drinker,\" another reviewer adds in comparison. \"I bought two 12-packs of Barq's and I had a couple of Great Value Root Beers, and the Barq's seemed to have too much carbonation. I stayed with Great Value ever since.\" On [Reddit](https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/rootbeer\/comments\/1rif2jn\/has_anyone_tried_great_value_walmarts_store_brand\/), the sentiments are similar. \"It's surprisingly good, I like it better then A\\&W,\" noted one Redditor. \"I decided to try every brand my store had,\" another Reddit user chimed in. \"I was very surprised that I liked the Walmart brand the best.\"\n\nOn both Walmart's website and different Reddit forums, Great Value fans don't just recommend enjoying this soda on its own but also endorse it in [classic root beer floats](https:\/\/www.tastingtable.com\/970609\/why-root-beer-floats-are-also-called-black-cows\/) as well as for [elevating pulled pork with root beer flavor](https:\/\/www.tastingtable.com\/957058\/how-root-beer-can-elevate-your-pulled-pork\/). If you do crave a float, you can conveniently grab one of [Walmart's tastiest Great Value ice cream varieties](https:\/\/www.tastingtable.com\/1894760\/walmart-ice-cream-ranked\/) for affordable, one-stop shopping.\n\nWant more food knowledge? [Sign up to our free newsletter](https:\/\/subscribe.tastingtable.com\/newsletter-syndicated?utm_source=aol&utm_medium=tastingtable-NL-feed) where we're helping thousands of foodies, like you, become culinary masters, one email at a time. 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All rights reserved.","attrs_readable_markdown":"![Glass mugs of root beer on table](https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/YgTjPr15QbDuVAyHeFyzvw--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD02OTc-\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/aol_tasting_table_516\/873704048067d48d838d78118778566b)\n\nGlass mugs of root beer on table - Bhofack2\/Getty Images\n\nWe may receive a commission on purchases made from links.\n\nIf you root for root beer, listen up. We've got news that will get the best root beer into your fridge at a bargain. Many root beer enthusiasts have declared [Walmart's Great Value Root Beer](https:\/\/r.bttn.io\/?btn_ref=org-225e4e0aac880b8f&btn_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.walmart.com%2Fip%2FGreat-Value-Root-Beer-Soda-Pop-12-fl-oz-12-Pack-Cans%2F10794700%3FclassType%3DREGULAR%26athbdg%3DL1600%26from%3D%2Fsearch&btn_pub_ref=2121519-feed-1-tastingtable-aol) even tastier than [the most popular root beer brands](https:\/\/www.tastingtable.com\/942906\/the-best-root-beer-brands-ranked\/) like A\\&W. One of the top [Walmart copycats that shopper say are better than the name brands](https:\/\/www.tastingtable.com\/2104976\/walmart-copycats-better-name-brand\/), Great Value goes for roughly \\$4.75 for a 12-pack, depending on where you live. The same quantity of A\\&W can cost as much as over \\$8 and Barq's price can climb as high as \\$12.\n\nVarious users on Reddit claim that Great Value's root beer is not too dissimilar from A\\&W's and Barq's in quality, but is creamier and smoother with more pronounced vanilla. Walmart shoppers tend to agree, adding that the soda is packing so much flavor and rich creaminess for a fraction of the price of name brands. Of course, the flavor of root beer is complex.\n\n[When root beer was invented](https:\/\/www.tastingtable.com\/952105\/the-real-reason-root-beer-was-invented\/), it employed sassafras and sarsaparilla to achieve its signature profile. But in 1960, it was discovered that safrole, an oil in both of those ingredients, is a carcinogen. Thus, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration banned their use. While some producers use sassafras extracts where the safrole has been removed, it's more common that brands [recreate root beer's unique profile with vanilla and wintergreen](https:\/\/www.tastingtable.com\/949890\/heres-what-gives-root-beer-its-unique-flavor\/), plus anise, juniper, licorice, ginger, and dandelion. Walmart's ingredient list is vague, with \"natural and artificial flavor\" listed for Great Value root beer, but it's clear their specific recipe has won a following.\n\nRead more: [15 Failed Restaurant Chains We Actually Miss](https:\/\/www.tastingtable.com\/1749201\/failed-restaurant-chains-we-miss\/?zsource=aol)\n\n## What fans say about Walmart Great Value root beer\n![Walmart Great Value root beer cans on table and in ice bucket](https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/awJ_3an5UTs4dk4iGH_sJg--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD02OTc-\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/aol_tasting_table_516\/2976732f05f9ab58a6f6703f9c768a28)\n\nWalmart Great Value root beer cans on table and in ice bucket - Walmart\n\n\"Yes, it is a generic Walmart brand,\" notes one reviewer on [Walmart's website](https:\/\/r.bttn.io\/?btn_ref=org-225e4e0aac880b8f&btn_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.walmart.com%2Freviews%2Fproduct%2F10794700%3Fratings%3D5%26entryPoint%3DseeAllReviewsStarRating&btn_pub_ref=2121519-feed-2-tastingtable-aol). \"Still, one of my top root beers. It hits that craving very well.\" Another online shopper describes Great Value's root beer as \"perfectly balanced with creaminess and sweetness with neither being overpowering,\" with another user adding that it's an \"just as good as A\\&W, if not better.\"\n\n\"I grew up as a Barq's Root Beer drinker,\" another reviewer adds in comparison. \"I bought two 12-packs of Barq's and I had a couple of Great Value Root Beers, and the Barq's seemed to have too much carbonation. I stayed with Great Value ever since.\" On [Reddit](https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/rootbeer\/comments\/1rif2jn\/has_anyone_tried_great_value_walmarts_store_brand\/), the sentiments are similar. \"It's surprisingly good, I like it better then A\\&W,\" noted one Redditor. \"I decided to try every brand my store had,\" another Reddit user chimed in. \"I was very surprised that I liked the Walmart brand the best.\"\n\nOn both Walmart's website and different Reddit forums, Great Value fans don't just recommend enjoying this soda on its own but also endorse it in [classic root beer floats](https:\/\/www.tastingtable.com\/970609\/why-root-beer-floats-are-also-called-black-cows\/) as well as for [elevating pulled pork with root beer flavor](https:\/\/www.tastingtable.com\/957058\/how-root-beer-can-elevate-your-pulled-pork\/). If you do crave a float, you can conveniently grab one of [Walmart's tastiest Great Value ice cream varieties](https:\/\/www.tastingtable.com\/1894760\/walmart-ice-cream-ranked\/) for affordable, one-stop shopping.\n\nWant more food knowledge? [Sign up to our free newsletter](https:\/\/subscribe.tastingtable.com\/newsletter-syndicated?utm_source=aol&utm_medium=tastingtable-NL-feed) where we're helping thousands of foodies, like you, become culinary masters, one email at a time. You can also [add us as a preferred search source](https:\/\/www.google.com\/preferences\/source?q=tastingtable.com) on Google.\n\nRead the [original article on Tasting Table](https:\/\/www.tastingtable.com\/2121519\/walmart-copycat-great-value-root-beer-beats-a-and-w\/?zsource=aol).","meta_canonical":null}

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Boilerpipe Text	Glass mugs of root beer on table - Bhofack2/Getty Images We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. If you root for root beer, listen up. We've got news that will get the best root beer into your fridge at a bargain. Many root beer enthusiasts have declared Walmart's Great Value Root Beer even tastier than the most popular root beer brands like A&W. One of the top Walmart copycats that shopper say are better than the name brands , Great Value goes for roughly $4.75 for a 12-pack, depending on where you live. The same quantity of A&W can cost as much as over $8 and Barq's price can climb as high as $12. Various users on Reddit claim that Great Value's root beer is not too dissimilar from A&W's and Barq's in quality, but is creamier and smoother with more pronounced vanilla. Walmart shoppers tend to agree, adding that the soda is packing so much flavor and rich creaminess for a fraction of the price of name brands. Of course, the flavor of root beer is complex. When root beer was invented , it employed sassafras and sarsaparilla to achieve its signature profile. But in 1960, it was discovered that safrole, an oil in both of those ingredients, is a carcinogen. Thus, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration banned their use. While some producers use sassafras extracts where the safrole has been removed, it's more common that brands recreate root beer's unique profile with vanilla and wintergreen , plus anise, juniper, licorice, ginger, and dandelion. Walmart's ingredient list is vague, with "natural and artificial flavor" listed for Great Value root beer, but it's clear their specific recipe has won a following. Read more: 15 Failed Restaurant Chains We Actually Miss What fans say about Walmart Great Value root beer Walmart Great Value root beer cans on table and in ice bucket - Walmart "Yes, it is a generic Walmart brand," notes one reviewer on Walmart's website . "Still, one of my top root beers. It hits that craving very well." Another online shopper describes Great Value's root beer as "perfectly balanced with creaminess and sweetness with neither being overpowering," with another user adding that it's an "just as good as A&W, if not better." "I grew up as a Barq's Root Beer drinker," another reviewer adds in comparison. "I bought two 12-packs of Barq's and I had a couple of Great Value Root Beers, and the Barq's seemed to have too much carbonation. I stayed with Great Value ever since." On Reddit , the sentiments are similar. "It's surprisingly good, I like it better then A&W," noted one Redditor. "I decided to try every brand my store had," another Reddit user chimed in. "I was very surprised that I liked the Walmart brand the best." On both Walmart's website and different Reddit forums, Great Value fans don't just recommend enjoying this soda on its own but also endorse it in classic root beer floats as well as for elevating pulled pork with root beer flavor . If you do crave a float, you can conveniently grab one of Walmart's tastiest Great Value ice cream varieties for affordable, one-stop shopping. Want more food knowledge? Sign up to our free newsletter where we're helping thousands of foodies, like you, become culinary masters, one email at a time. You can also add us as a preferred search source on Google. Read the original article on Tasting Table .
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Customers Say This Walmart Soda Beats The Fizzy Brand By A Mile [![Tasting Table](https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/8gPZH1oZAqSOASwP_FTkGA--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTM1MjtoPTgw/https://s.yimg.com/os/creatr-uploaded-images/2025-08/c046f4c0-7ec8-11f0-bf6f-f714ba348739)](https://www.tastingtable.com/index.htm) Courtney Iseman Wed, March 18, 2026 at 11:00 PM UTC 0 ![Glass mugs of root beer on table](https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/YgTjPr15QbDuVAyHeFyzvw--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD02OTc-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/aol_tasting_table_516/873704048067d48d838d78118778566b) Glass mugs of root beer on table - Bhofack2/Getty Images We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. If you root for root beer, listen up. We've got news that will get the best root beer into your fridge at a bargain. Many root beer enthusiasts have declared [Walmart's Great Value Root Beer](https://r.bttn.io/?btn_ref=org-225e4e0aac880b8f&btn_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.walmart.com%2Fip%2FGreat-Value-Root-Beer-Soda-Pop-12-fl-oz-12-Pack-Cans%2F10794700%3FclassType%3DREGULAR%26athbdg%3DL1600%26from%3D%2Fsearch&btn_pub_ref=2121519-feed-1-tastingtable-aol) even tastier than [the most popular root beer brands](https://www.tastingtable.com/942906/the-best-root-beer-brands-ranked/) like A\&W. One of the top [Walmart copycats that shopper say are better than the name brands](https://www.tastingtable.com/2104976/walmart-copycats-better-name-brand/), Great Value goes for roughly \$4.75 for a 12-pack, depending on where you live. The same quantity of A\&W can cost as much as over \$8 and Barq's price can climb as high as \$12. Various users on Reddit claim that Great Value's root beer is not too dissimilar from A\&W's and Barq's in quality, but is creamier and smoother with more pronounced vanilla. Walmart shoppers tend to agree, adding that the soda is packing so much flavor and rich creaminess for a fraction of the price of name brands. Of course, the flavor of root beer is complex. [When root beer was invented](https://www.tastingtable.com/952105/the-real-reason-root-beer-was-invented/), it employed sassafras and sarsaparilla to achieve its signature profile. But in 1960, it was discovered that safrole, an oil in both of those ingredients, is a carcinogen. Thus, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration banned their use. While some producers use sassafras extracts where the safrole has been removed, it's more common that brands [recreate root beer's unique profile with vanilla and wintergreen](https://www.tastingtable.com/949890/heres-what-gives-root-beer-its-unique-flavor/), plus anise, juniper, licorice, ginger, and dandelion. Walmart's ingredient list is vague, with "natural and artificial flavor" listed for Great Value root beer, but it's clear their specific recipe has won a following. Read more: [15 Failed Restaurant Chains We Actually Miss](https://www.tastingtable.com/1749201/failed-restaurant-chains-we-miss/?zsource=aol) Advertisement ## What fans say about Walmart Great Value root beer ![Walmart Great Value root beer cans on table and in ice bucket](https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/awJ_3an5UTs4dk4iGH_sJg--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD02OTc-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/aol_tasting_table_516/2976732f05f9ab58a6f6703f9c768a28) Walmart Great Value root beer cans on table and in ice bucket - Walmart "Yes, it is a generic Walmart brand," notes one reviewer on [Walmart's website](https://r.bttn.io/?btn_ref=org-225e4e0aac880b8f&btn_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.walmart.com%2Freviews%2Fproduct%2F10794700%3Fratings%3D5%26entryPoint%3DseeAllReviewsStarRating&btn_pub_ref=2121519-feed-2-tastingtable-aol). "Still, one of my top root beers. It hits that craving very well." Another online shopper describes Great Value's root beer as "perfectly balanced with creaminess and sweetness with neither being overpowering," with another user adding that it's an "just as good as A\&W, if not better." "I grew up as a Barq's Root Beer drinker," another reviewer adds in comparison. "I bought two 12-packs of Barq's and I had a couple of Great Value Root Beers, and the Barq's seemed to have too much carbonation. I stayed with Great Value ever since." On [Reddit](https://www.reddit.com/r/rootbeer/comments/1rif2jn/has_anyone_tried_great_value_walmarts_store_brand/), the sentiments are similar. "It's surprisingly good, I like it better then A\&W," noted one Redditor. "I decided to try every brand my store had," another Reddit user chimed in. "I was very surprised that I liked the Walmart brand the best." On both Walmart's website and different Reddit forums, Great Value fans don't just recommend enjoying this soda on its own but also endorse it in [classic root beer floats](https://www.tastingtable.com/970609/why-root-beer-floats-are-also-called-black-cows/) as well as for [elevating pulled pork with root beer flavor](https://www.tastingtable.com/957058/how-root-beer-can-elevate-your-pulled-pork/). If you do crave a float, you can conveniently grab one of [Walmart's tastiest Great Value ice cream varieties](https://www.tastingtable.com/1894760/walmart-ice-cream-ranked/) for affordable, one-stop shopping. Want more food knowledge? [Sign up to our free newsletter](https://subscribe.tastingtable.com/newsletter-syndicated?utm_source=aol&utm_medium=tastingtable-NL-feed) where we're helping thousands of foodies, like you, become culinary masters, one email at a time. You can also [add us as a preferred search source](https://www.google.com/preferences/source?q=tastingtable.com) on Google. 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Readable Markdown	![Glass mugs of root beer on table](https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/YgTjPr15QbDuVAyHeFyzvw--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD02OTc-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/aol_tasting_table_516/873704048067d48d838d78118778566b) Glass mugs of root beer on table - Bhofack2/Getty Images We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. If you root for root beer, listen up. We've got news that will get the best root beer into your fridge at a bargain. Many root beer enthusiasts have declared [Walmart's Great Value Root Beer](https://r.bttn.io/?btn_ref=org-225e4e0aac880b8f&btn_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.walmart.com%2Fip%2FGreat-Value-Root-Beer-Soda-Pop-12-fl-oz-12-Pack-Cans%2F10794700%3FclassType%3DREGULAR%26athbdg%3DL1600%26from%3D%2Fsearch&btn_pub_ref=2121519-feed-1-tastingtable-aol) even tastier than [the most popular root beer brands](https://www.tastingtable.com/942906/the-best-root-beer-brands-ranked/) like A\&W. One of the top [Walmart copycats that shopper say are better than the name brands](https://www.tastingtable.com/2104976/walmart-copycats-better-name-brand/), Great Value goes for roughly \$4.75 for a 12-pack, depending on where you live. The same quantity of A\&W can cost as much as over \$8 and Barq's price can climb as high as \$12. Various users on Reddit claim that Great Value's root beer is not too dissimilar from A\&W's and Barq's in quality, but is creamier and smoother with more pronounced vanilla. Walmart shoppers tend to agree, adding that the soda is packing so much flavor and rich creaminess for a fraction of the price of name brands. Of course, the flavor of root beer is complex. [When root beer was invented](https://www.tastingtable.com/952105/the-real-reason-root-beer-was-invented/), it employed sassafras and sarsaparilla to achieve its signature profile. But in 1960, it was discovered that safrole, an oil in both of those ingredients, is a carcinogen. Thus, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration banned their use. While some producers use sassafras extracts where the safrole has been removed, it's more common that brands [recreate root beer's unique profile with vanilla and wintergreen](https://www.tastingtable.com/949890/heres-what-gives-root-beer-its-unique-flavor/), plus anise, juniper, licorice, ginger, and dandelion. Walmart's ingredient list is vague, with "natural and artificial flavor" listed for Great Value root beer, but it's clear their specific recipe has won a following. Read more: [15 Failed Restaurant Chains We Actually Miss](https://www.tastingtable.com/1749201/failed-restaurant-chains-we-miss/?zsource=aol) ## What fans say about Walmart Great Value root beer ![Walmart Great Value root beer cans on table and in ice bucket](https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/awJ_3an5UTs4dk4iGH_sJg--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD02OTc-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/aol_tasting_table_516/2976732f05f9ab58a6f6703f9c768a28) Walmart Great Value root beer cans on table and in ice bucket - Walmart "Yes, it is a generic Walmart brand," notes one reviewer on [Walmart's website](https://r.bttn.io/?btn_ref=org-225e4e0aac880b8f&btn_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.walmart.com%2Freviews%2Fproduct%2F10794700%3Fratings%3D5%26entryPoint%3DseeAllReviewsStarRating&btn_pub_ref=2121519-feed-2-tastingtable-aol). "Still, one of my top root beers. It hits that craving very well." Another online shopper describes Great Value's root beer as "perfectly balanced with creaminess and sweetness with neither being overpowering," with another user adding that it's an "just as good as A\&W, if not better." "I grew up as a Barq's Root Beer drinker," another reviewer adds in comparison. "I bought two 12-packs of Barq's and I had a couple of Great Value Root Beers, and the Barq's seemed to have too much carbonation. I stayed with Great Value ever since." On [Reddit](https://www.reddit.com/r/rootbeer/comments/1rif2jn/has_anyone_tried_great_value_walmarts_store_brand/), the sentiments are similar. "It's surprisingly good, I like it better then A\&W," noted one Redditor. "I decided to try every brand my store had," another Reddit user chimed in. "I was very surprised that I liked the Walmart brand the best." On both Walmart's website and different Reddit forums, Great Value fans don't just recommend enjoying this soda on its own but also endorse it in [classic root beer floats](https://www.tastingtable.com/970609/why-root-beer-floats-are-also-called-black-cows/) as well as for [elevating pulled pork with root beer flavor](https://www.tastingtable.com/957058/how-root-beer-can-elevate-your-pulled-pork/). If you do crave a float, you can conveniently grab one of [Walmart's tastiest Great Value ice cream varieties](https://www.tastingtable.com/1894760/walmart-ice-cream-ranked/) for affordable, one-stop shopping. Want more food knowledge? [Sign up to our free newsletter](https://subscribe.tastingtable.com/newsletter-syndicated?utm_source=aol&utm_medium=tastingtable-NL-feed) where we're helping thousands of foodies, like you, become culinary masters, one email at a time. You can also [add us as a preferred search source](https://www.google.com/preferences/source?q=tastingtable.com) on Google. 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