Sprecher Root Beer: Nevermind the Hideous Mascot

Sprecher seems to have a history steeped in keyboard neckties and Flock of Seagulls haircuts. I would prefer to say that they go back to the Prohibition, when beer was outlawed and breweries had to resort to some sort of substitute. An actual history. Specher's apparently only goes back to 1985, hence the fashion faux pas and bad haircuts. Still, just because of its juvenile antics, this isn't a soda to be overlooked.
Side note: I really don't like it when spell check catches "faux pas" as a spelling error. Yes, its French. But I don't care. We say it too!
Bottle design itself seems a bit too reminiscent of Saturday mornings. Their mascot has essentially changed from a griffin into a tiny magical crow-imp-monkey that peddles soda. Also noticeable, this soda is apparently Caffeine free, Gluten-free, and actually certified Kosher. Sounds like Sprecher was really concerned about offending people. Trust me, this is an inoffensive soda.
+1 Point: Its exactly 1 Pint of root beer. I would prefer a 40 oz (Thank you IBC) but this will do nicely.
-1 Point: High fructose corn syrup's in this one too. Meh. Whaddaya gonna do.
(By the by.. don't really plan on going with a point system from here on out. I just figured these two points would be mentioned since they practically cancel out)
So I tried it. Actually, it's pretty stinking good. Reminds me a bit of that fabled keg root beer of yore. Plenty of carbonation to fill the esophagus with belches. Hints of vanilla, honey, possibly some birch flavor. But overall, a rather well-rounded root beer. Also, this was DIRT CHEAP. Take that for what it's worth. I think this bottle was maybe a dollar at a grocery full of smaller bottles that maybe twice as expensive.
In conclusion, and in summary, and more redundant phrases, Sprecher makes some pretty decent cheap root beer. Buy it, or rent it, and enjoy it. Immediately.
Until next time, this is your loyal beverage fiend, signing off.
-Crush
P.S. Embedded video is about Sprecher Brewery! If you don't want to learn about Prohibition or beers, feel free to skip to 4:30 when the magic happens. Mental internet Note: Ravin' Red sounds intriguing.