Table of Contents1 History of A&W Root Beer2 A&W Root Beer Lawsuit3 The Controversial Ingredient: Ethyl Vanillin4 A&W Root Beer and Cream Soda Settlement5 Who Can Submit an A&W Root Beer Claim?6 Conclusion Imagine sipping on a cold A&W root beer, the taste of “aged vanilla” swirling on your tongue, an evidence to a century-old recipe that has stood the test of time. It’s a flavor synonymous with tradition, quality, and authenticity. But what if the cherished, aged vanilla was at the center of a brewing storm? Let’s explore the evolving issue of the A&W root beer lawsuit, a case where the secret behind the famed “aged vanilla” is causing quite a stir in the industry and the A&W root beer and cream soda settlements. History of A&W Root Beer Who makes A&W root beer? A&W Root Beer was started by Roy W. Allen in 1919 in the US, setting up the first stand in Lodi, California, to welcome home World War I veterans. In 1922, Allen teamed up with Frank Wright, forming the A&W brand and also starting a chain of restaurants. Today, the brand is managed by different companies in the US and Canada. In the US, Keurig … Continue reading A&W Root Beer Lawsuit: The Vanilla Controversy Unfolds