During the time of its debut, 1919 root beer found itself in an interesting historical backdrop. Prohibition, the period in American history when the production, sale, and distribution of alcoholic beverages were banned, went into effect in 1920. This meant that breweries and distilleries had to pivot their operations to produce non-alcoholic beverages to stay afloat.
Is 1919 root beer the same as A&W?
Answered by Randall Whitlock