Dad’s Root Beer Barrels – A Barrel of Root Beer Flavor!

Last Updated on April 16, 2021 by Jim Edwards

What are Dad’s Root Beer Barrels?

Dad’s Root Beer Barrels are original root beer candies. The candies are hard and in the shape of a barrel, and they are wrapped individually. Each pound of the candy contains sixty pieces approximately.

History of Dad’s Root Beer

Dad’s Root Beer came into existence for the first time in the 1930s. The candy was a joint invention of Ely Klapman and Barney Berns in Klapman’s Chicago home’s basement. 

On September 24, 1938, the partners, under Dad’s Root Beer Company’s brand name, filed for the first trademark registration. The trademark was granted on February 14, 1939. However, the company had been using the product name since February 1937.

During the 1940s, the brand saw a loyal following. In 1970, all rights to the Dad’s name and logo were sold by the Berns and Klapman families to IC Industries.

In 1986, the Monarch Beverage Company acquired all rights of Dad’s from IC Industries. 

In 2007, Hedinger Brands LLC purchased Dad’s Root Beer from the Monarch Beverage Company. The company licensed it as Dad’s Root Beer Company, LLC. 

Hedinger Brands LLC owns the Dad’s Root Beer Barrel candy. It is marketed and sold by the Dad’s Root Beer Company, LLC. The headquarters are in Jasper, Indiana. 

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Dad’s Root Beer comes in candy form as the brand lends its name to a barrel shaped root beer hard candy produced by F.B. Washburn Candy.

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Dad’s Root Beer Barrels – Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s)

What is the Taste and Flavor of Dad’s Root Beer Barrels like?

Dad’s Root Beer Barrels are a kind of hard candy. They have a sweet root beer flavor with a hint of licorice-kind of flavor. However, there are no licorice extracts in the candy. It just gives a hint of licorice in taste.

Compared to Dad’s root beer, the candies are sweeter. The candies are slightly larger and can be a choking hazard for children. There is no liquid filling inside the candy, suggesting an absence of an actual root beer in the candy. 

Since the candy is hard, it takes a bit of time to finish it off. It is good to suck on it and feel the sugar rush as it dissolves in your mouth. This is why they are a favorite for kids of all ages!

What are the ingredients in Dad’s Root Beer Barrels?

The ingredients in Dad’s Root Beer Barrel candy are corn syrup, sugar, citric acid, titanium dioxide, artificial flavor, artificial colors (including FD&C Blue 1, Red 40, and Yellow 6)

Nutritional Facts of Dad’s Root Beer Barrels

The nutritional facts mentioned below are for a serving size of 100 grams. 

	% Daily Value
Total Fat (0 g)	0%
Saturated Fat (0 g)	0%
Trans Fat (0 g)	0%
Total carbohydrates (83 g)	30%
Dietary Fiber (0 g)	0%
Sugar (61 g)
Cholesterol (0 mg)	0%
Protein (0 g)	0%
Iron (0 mg)	0%
Potassium (0 mg)	0%
Calcium (o mg)	0%
Vitamin D (0 mcg)	0%

How many calories are there in Dad’s Root Beer Barrels?

Every 100 grams of Dad’s Root Beer Barrel candies contain 333 calories approximately. An individual candy contains 23 calories. 

Are Dad’s Root Beer Barrels gluten-free?

Yes, Dad’s Root Beer Barrel candies are kosher and 100% gluten-free.

Are Dad’s Root Beer Barrels vegan?

The brand does not specify whether the candy is vegan or not. If we look at the ingredients, there are no components that are sourced from animals. However, the candies are produced in a unit that manufactures products containing eggs and milk. There is a slight probability of cross-contamination. 

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