Root beer is just about as American as apple pie (more than apple pie, really, as safrole was used by Indigenous Americans long before its use in root beer). Its history includes providing old time teetotalers with a tasty drink, and proving to be a useful delivery vehicle for giving kids opium. Fred shares more of this fascinating history, as well as his own infamous recipe (it exploded in the basement).

Here’s a shot of Killian (the producer) pouring everyone a frosty glass.

(Note: Killian drank this for the show, even though she does not like root beer. She is truly dedicated. Fred and Conrad do like it, though, so they had a great time of it.)