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Stewarts 4 Pack, Birch Beer
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Stewarts 4 Pack, Birch Beer

Stewart's
48 foz
Available at Foodtown
160
Calories
0g
Protein
40g
Sugars
70mg
Sodium
19
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Stewart's 4 Pack Birch Beer is a throwback soda you'll usually find in the refrigerated aisle with specialty and craft sodas, near root beer, cream sodas, and nostalgic glass-bottle soft drinks. Shoppers spot it alongside picnic supplies, party trays, and deli counters where retro-brand sodas are merchandised as grab-and-go indulgences. This product fits casual occasions — backyard barbecues, weekend brunches, road trips, and movie-night snack spreads — offering a fizzy, creamy alternative to cola. The brand leans heavily on Americana and nostalgia: Stewart's positions itself as a small-batch, heritage soda brand dating to 1924, appealing to consumers who enjoy vintage branding, artisanal storytelling, and comfort flavors. Packaging typically comes as a four-pack of bottles, often sold in glass or PET with bold retro labels that evoke old-fashioned soda fountains. Labeling highlights familiar cues rather than strict health claims: you’ll see “original” styling and ingredient cues like cane sugar and yucca extract, but there’s no organic certification; “natural and artificial flavors” suggest a mixed formulation rather than a purely natural product. On the health front, the label’s cane sugar and traditional look can create a wholesome aura even though the ingredient list includes preservatives, colorants, and stabilizers. Sensory notes: cold and effervescent with a creamy, vanilla-tinged birch-root character and a syrupy mouthfeel that reads as dessert-like; ideal served ice-cold in frosty mugs or used for floats. In processing context, this is a highly processed soft drink made from refined sweeteners, colors, preservatives, and flavor blends typical of modern sodas.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1.0
Servings per Container: 4
Calories160
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium70mg3%
Total Carbohydrate40g15%
Total Sugars40g
Added Sugars40g80%
Protein0g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

Carbonated, Water,, Cane, Sugar,, Caramel, Color,, Sodium, Benzoate, (Preservative),, Natural, and, Artificial, Flavors,, Citric, Acid,, Yucca, Extract,, Acacia, Gum..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Sodium Benzoate - Synthetic preservative
  • Caramel Color - Artificial coloring
No PreservativeNo Additive

Dietary Labels

This product is not vegan, is gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Contains refined cane sugar, caramel color, sodium benzoate, and a blend of natural and artificial flavors and gums, indicating formulation and additives typical of ultra-processed foods.

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Common Questions about Stewarts 4 Pack, Birch Beer

Well, that depends on your definition of healthy! Birch Beer does have a hefty dose of sugar—40 grams per serving—so if you're keeping an eye on your sugar intake, it might not be the best choice. But hey, if you’re looking for a fun, nostalgic treat to enjoy occasionally, it can totally fit into a balanced lifestyle!

Perfect For

weekend-brunch
movie-night
road-trip

Vibe:

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