I opened this during class today:
Brand: Northern Soda Company's Vanilla Bean Root Beer.
Origin: Arden Hills, MN.
Purchase Place: Remix, St. Paul, MN.
Sweetener: Cane Sugar.
Review: This was interesting from the first sip. Something about "vanilla bean" made me think it would be a bit smooth and creamy, but it wasn't - there's a slight sharpness to it. It made me pause, but it's not bad! There's also a slight fruitiness to it as well. This was very unique!
In the end, the "vanilla bean" flavor DOES come through, but not before a fruity flavor as well. At VERY first sip, I thought I wasn't going to like this, but even by the end of that first sip, I was on board. This is unique, both smooth and sharp, and has a great flavor.
Score: 8 out of 10.