Summit Root Beer

Root beer is a distinctly American beverage. There are written recipes going back to at least the 1830s, but it may have existed the century before. Root beer has been formulated in a variety of ways over the years, and in the modern era it enjoys popularity both as a standalone soft drink and as a component – alongside ice cream – of a root beer float.

We’ve seen Aldi rotate various root beers onto its shelves, sometimes in cans, and sometimes in bottles. One version, a bottled kind, has been an intermittent staple at the grocer in recent times.

Summit Root Beer is, as far as we can tell, a Seasonal Item. It comes into stores for periods of time where it is restocked, but eventually it passes off the shelves for a while. It seems like it is most common in the summer months, eventually disappearing during the winter season. It is an Aldi exclusive and is typically sold in a mixed case alongside Summit Ginger Beer.

Both the root beer and ginger beer are non-alcoholic.

In 2025, the root beer comes in a 4-pack of 12-ounce bottles and costs $3.29. That comes out to 7 cents per ounce, or about 82 cents per bottle, which is much less than root beer we’d find from other places, especially when you’re looking at glass bottles.

According to the ingredients list, this root beer contains carbonated water, sugar, natural and artificial flavor, caramel color, citric acid, gum arabic, yucca extract, and propylene glycol alginate. It is preserved with sodium benzoate. There are no listed allergens, and the root beer is caffeine-free.

One bottle of root beer has 160 calories and contains 41 grams of added sugars, or about 82% of a recommended daily value. The root beer also has a very modest 25 milligrams of sodium.

These are classic glass bottles with metal caps, which means your life will be a little easier if you have a bottle opener. Every time I use one of these, I’m struck by the sort of vintage feel that comes with holding a simple glass bottle as opposed to a can. They’re solid bottles that are cold to the touch out of the fridge, and while they are tall, they don’t tip too easily.

As for the root beer itself? We like this one. Because it’s made from sugar rather than high fructose corn syrup, it’s got a distinct sweetness that mixes well with the other ingredients.

The Verdict:

We think Aldi’s Summit Root Beer in a bottle compares favorably to many other root beers out there. It’s sweet, smooth, and flavorful. It also comes in a glass bottle that enhances the experience. We don’t buy these often on account of the high sugar content, but as an occasional indulgence these are definitely worth it to us.