Barq's root beer vs Twisted Tea: which has more caffeine?

Twisted Tea has more caffeine than Barq's root beer: 30mg vs 22mg in the same 12 oz bottle. That is a 8mg gap, and since the cans match, the per-serving number is the whole story.

These are different categories of drink, which changes how the caffeine arrives. Energy drinks and sodas list an exact number because caffeine is a measured additive; brewed drinks vary with the beans and the brew, so their figures are compiled averages. The numbers here are the standard published values for each.

Barq's root beer vs Twisted Tea: the numbers

Sources: Barq's root beer's figure is verified in our Barq's root beer caffeine guide against Coca-Cola brand data (source); Twisted Tea's figure is verified in our Twisted Tea guide against brand data / Caffeine Informer (source).

Which one should you pick?

Pick Barq's root beer when you want the lighter dose or a slower ramp, and Twisted Tea when you actually need the bigger hit and know your tolerance. If you are stacking either with other caffeinated drinks through the day, run the math against the 400mg reference rather than guessing.

For context, the FDA cites 400mg of caffeine a day as an amount generally not associated with negative effects in healthy adults. Tolerance and health vary, so treat these numbers as information, not advice.

Related reading

• Barq's root beer: the full caffeine guide
• Twisted Tea: the full caffeine guide
• The verified caffeine database

FAQ

Does Barq's root beer or Twisted Tea have more caffeine? Twisted Tea: 30mg per 12 oz bottle versus 22mg per 12 oz can for Barq's root beer.

Which is stronger per ounce? Twisted Tea, at about 2.5mg per fluid ounce versus 1.8mg for Barq's root beer.