Definition
Birch beer is a carbonated soft drink made from the sap or extract of birch trees. It typically has a sweet, slightly spicy, and root beer-like flavor, but with a distinctive birch note. It's often reddish-brown in color, but clear varieties also exist. Think of it as root beer's woodsy cousin, offering an earthy and unique taste. It's a regional favorite in parts of the United States. π³