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MUG® Root Beer introduces MUG Root Beer Floats Vanilla Howler™, a dirty soda inspired take on a root beer float arriving June 14

MUG® Root Beer introduces MUG Root Beer Floats Vanilla Howler™, a dirty soda inspired take on a root beer float arriving June 14

The first new limited-edition flavor from MUG Root Beer, available at U.S. retailers nationwide this summer, gives the dawgs the bold taste they've been howling for with a creamy flavor twist to its classic root beer
June 8, 2026

Key Takeaways:

  • MUG Root Beer Floats Vanilla Howler™, the brand's first limited-edition flavor release, officially hits U.S. stores nationwide on June 14.
  • MUG Root Beer Floats Vanilla Howler™ brings together the bold taste of MUG Root Beer with an indulgent, creamy flavor for a dirty soda inspired root beer float on the go.
  • MUG Root Beer Floats Vanilla Howler™ is available in both Original and Zero Sugar in 12 oz can multipacks and 20 oz single-serve bottles wherever MUG Root Beer is sold.

PURCHASE, N.Y., June 8, 2026 - Get ready, dawgs - it's treat time: MUG Root Beer Floats Vanilla Howler™ officially arrives to U.S. retailers nationwide on June 14. The new flavor builds on the classic root beer profile with a creamy flavor twist, bringing the taste of a root beer float into a convenient can and bottle format.

The launch marks the first limited-edition flavor offering from MUG Root Beer and expands the brand's lineup with a new option for fans looking for an indulgent, dirty soda inspired take on its traditional flavor.

"This first-ever limited-edition release brings together the bold, rich taste of MUG Root Beer with a smooth, creamy vanilla flavor to capture that classic root beer float experience," said Michael Smith, VP of Marketing, MUG Root Beer. "It's a new twist that stays true to the MUG flavor fans know and love, while giving them something even more indulgent to enjoy all summer long."

MUG Root Beer Floats Vanilla Howler™ is available this summer in both Original and Zero Sugar varieties in 12 oz can multipacks and 20 oz single-serve bottles.

Fans can follow @MugRootBeer on TikTok and Instagram for the latest updates and antics from MUG brand mascot, Dog.

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