The year was 1979, the place was LaVeta Colorado.  Wish I could remember the name of that little drugstore that my grandmother took us to when she could no longer tolerate the noise that 4 children generated in her small house in Walsenburg.  This was the ultimate treat for us…we’d belly up to the bar and put in our order for the house specialty–Root Beer Floats.

Those were the days before high fructose corn syrup became the norm.  When root beer was root beer–spicy, full of flavor, and ice cream was ice cream–no volumizing agents, just creamy yumminess.  Damn, those Root Beer Floats were good.

It was recreating this experience, enjoying that ultimate treat with all the people I loved best, that was the impetus behind our Root Beer Float Happy Hour.  I want kids from the Highlands to be off at college fondly recalling the happy times they spent at the Trolley over Root Beer Floats.  I want them to want to re-create that experience with their own children.  I want them to taste another Root Beer Float and realize that nothing can compare to fresh made ice cream and fresh brewed local root beer, made with everything real including (gasp) sugar and served ice cold in a tall frosted mug.

Make some memories with the people you love at our Root Beer Float Happy Hour.  Daily from 3-6pm our Root Beer Floats are only $2.50.

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