We exist for anyone who is conscious about what they drink and its impact in their community. Taproot is Utah’s craft soda- creating a positive soda revolution, one handcrafted batch at a time. A stark departure from what we would normally call ’soda’, ours are far less sweet than The Big Guys. We've hand-selected real flavors and ingredients you actually like, and chosen to support causes that benefit our community. A taproot is the foundational root of a plant, whose purpose is to be a source of strength and nourishment for growth going forward. This message comes to life with who we are as a brand and how we run our business.
-to make world-class soda with authentic ingredients
-to give 1% of our proceeds to non-profits
-to treat people fairly, as we’d like to be treated
-to be environmental stewards
-to promote a healthy culinary culture
In the late 1800s and early 1900s, popular soda fountains would serve drinks called ‘crushes’ that used real fruit muddled in soda water. Using only 100% fruit in puree-form, we’re bringing back an authentic and amazingly refreshing natural soda/juice hybrid. A great beverage to enjoy on its own or mix with your favorite spirit. Real blackberries and marionberry varieties sorted and washed in Oregon and organic spearmint for a healthy and nutritious beverage that sparkles and shines.
Squamish Legend “Raven, the Brave Warrior”- Raven’s sisters needed someone strong to paddle the canoe to reach an area to pick blackberries. When they reached that place, Raven lazily offered to watch the canoe and any blackberries they store on the canoe while they picked more. He grew hungry and ended up eating most of the blackberries while his sisters were gone. He then squeezed the juices of the rest of the berries on himself to pretend an enemy attacked him and took all of the gathered fruit.
Organic lemon peel, lime and lemon juice, with a subtle kiss of lavender and natural honey, it’s the perfect refreshing beverage to enjoy on a mountain trail or mowing the lawn. In winter, serve warm for a reminder of sunshine. Jade has grown up and worked around Utah’s lavender fields his whole life, the idea began with using real lavender essential-oil from Mona and raw honey from Mapleton for a refreshing take on a light citrus beverage. Blends well with local gin for a surreal adult libation.
Ute “Creation Story”- The Creator was a wolf who tasked his younger brother, the Coyote, to carry a bag on a journey to the sacred grounds. Consumed with curiosity, Coyote tears the bag slightly, and many twigs fell out which began speaking different languages. Only a few twigs remained in the bag which were brought to the sacred grounds and were described to be the chosen people of the Utes.
Fresh ginger, lemongrass, and local raw honey. A mildly spicy ginger-kick accompanied by the bright and refreshing notes of Thai lemongrass, slightly sweetened by raw honey for health and prosperity. An award-winning beer recipe from Jayson and Mike, now in soda form.
“The Laughing Place"- a story of Br’er Rabbit leading his perpetual enemies and captors, Br’er Fox and Br’er Bear, to “The Laughing Place” – which turns out to be a cavern of bees. While not the biggest or strongest, Br’er rabbit uses his cunning to escape.
Back to our "roots". From Native American petroglyphs to local wildlife and flora. This can design is everything outdoor Utah! A root beer that is exceptionally smooth with just a hint of bite. Slowly steeped with real ingredients this small batch version of a traditional root beer is sure to be a hit with all ages.
Where can you find us?
Our current list for stores that have our cans are:
BarBar
Basecamp (Wyoming)
Beehive Distilling
Beltex Meats
Bewilder Brewing
Birdhouse
Block Restaurant
Blue Copper 2000
Bolt Cutter
Cafe Galleria
Caputo's Downtown, Holladay and 15th
Daily Green
Dented Brick
Dolcetti 9th and 9th
Evermore
FreshFin Poke
Gingers Garden Cafe
Honeysuckle Coffee Company
Hopkins Brewing
Jade Market
La Barba Coffee
Liberty Heights Fresh
Moonflower
Mozz Artizan Pizza
Porch
Proper Burger
Publik Coffee
Rocky Mountain Mixers
SaltFire Brewing
Seabird
Stratford Proper
Taste Artisan Chocolate
Terra Nova Cabins (Yellowstone)
The Daily
The Lodge at Blue Sky
The Market at Park City
The Store
Watchtower Coffee & Comics
White Horse Spirits and Kitchen
Whole Foods Market Trolley Square
Whole Foods Market Park City
Yoko Ramen