Saint Arnold Old Fashioned Root Beer

Back when craft beer brewing was still sort of a new thing, Brock Wagner and Kevin Bartol started Saint Arnold Brewing Company making craft beer in Houston, Texas and started shipping with their first keg in 1994. There are two Saint Arnold's of the catholic church, both associated with beer; beer being immensely important through early human history. Arnold of Soissons is the patron saint of hop-pickers and Belgian beer brewers. Arnold of Metz is a patron saint of brewers in general and is attributed with the Legend of the Beer Mug. The story says that his parishioners were returning his body to Metz during a hot summer. Exhausted, they prayed for sustenance and a small amount of beer multiplied many times over to quench the thirst of the entire group. This brewery is named after Saint Arnold of Metz. As is common of many smaller beer breweries they also brew some non-alcoholic beverages including this root beer. 

I appreciate the use of the same bottles used for their beer as they provide a more stout appearance. A frosty, almost minty scent arises when opened. I also appreciate the true old-fashioned taste of this root beer. It's got that hint of creaminess and a crisp bite in the finish you want from such a drink. I would rate this root beer up against many of the big names in root beers.