A&W
A&W is one of America's most iconic root beer brands, known for its rich, creamy flavour that has been a favourite since 1919. The brand is synonymous with classic American soda and is one of the most requested imported drinks in the UK.
Crafted with its signature blend of sweet vanilla, smooth caramel notes, and that unmistakable foamy finish, A&W delivers pure nostalgia in every sip. Whether you're building the ultimate American candy hamper, creating the perfect root beer float, or just craving a taste of the States, A&W brings that old-school diner vibe straight to your fridge.
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A&W — America's Original Root Beer, Poured Since 1919
A&W is where American root beer as most people know it began. In 1919, Roy Allen opened a roadside root beer stand in Lodi, California, selling frosty mugs of a recipe he'd bought from a pharmacist — for a nickel a glass. He soon partnered with an employee, Frank Wright, and the two combined the initials of their surnames to create the A&W name. The drive-in restaurants that followed became an American institution, famous for serving root beer in ice-cold frosted mugs, and the brand has been a benchmark for the flavour ever since.
More than a century on, A&W remains one of the most recognised root beer names in the world — a creamy, smooth, vanilla-rich take on the classic American soda that's instantly familiar to anyone who knows US drinks, and a genuine novelty to UK customers who don't.
Sweet and Glory stocks A&W wholesale for UK retailers.
The A&W Range
The range covers the classic A&W Root Beer in both 355ml cans and the nostalgic 341ml glass bottle, alongside A&W Cream Soda in 355ml cans. The glass bottle in particular has strong shelf appeal and a premium, retro feel that suits gifting, displays and American-diner-style merchandising.
Why Stock A&W?
American soft drinks are a genuine point of difference for UK retailers — they're heavy and costlier to ship, so many online sellers avoid them, which leaves the category wide open for shops that do stock it. A&W is one of the most sought-after names in that space: root beer is a flavour Brits can't easily find on supermarket shelves, which makes it a destination purchase rather than an impulse one, and the brand's recognition does the selling for you.
Root beer also crosses over into food service and novelty use — it's the classic base for a root beer float, a talking point that drives social content and repeat trial. Position A&W alongside other American sodas to build a drinks fixture that brings customers in specifically for imports they can't get anywhere else.
Buy Wholesale A&W at Sweet and Glory
Sweet and Glory offers the A&W range at wholesale trade prices with fast dispatch from our Manchester warehouse. No minimum order required. Free delivery on orders over £150 ex VAT under 25kg.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I buy A&W Root Beer wholesale in the UK?
Sweet and Glory supplies A&W wholesale across the UK with no minimum order. Free delivery on orders over £150 ex VAT under 25kg, dispatched from our Manchester warehouse.
What A&W products are available wholesale?
The range includes A&W Root Beer in 355ml cans and 341ml glass bottles, and A&W Cream Soda in 355ml cans.
What does A&W Root Beer taste like?
A&W is a smooth, creamy root beer with a rich vanilla character — the classic American root beer flavour, and the traditional base for a root beer float.
What is the minimum order for A&W wholesale?
There is no minimum order. Free delivery applies on orders over £150 ex VAT under 25kg. Orders under £150 ex VAT are charged at £7.10 per box.
