Coca-Cola and PepsiCo may dominate the soda industry with an extensive lineup of classic colas, fruity flavors, and specialty sodas, but when it comes to root beer, bigger isn’t always better. Sure, there are plenty of root beer-specific soda brands like A&W, Mug, and Dad’s, or in-house recipes at fast food chains like Buc-ee’s or Culver’s, but just because a brand has a big name doesn’t mean it’s the best.