Is there caffeine in Barq's root beer?
                                
                                
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                                While most root beer brands are famously caffeine-free, a 12-ounce can of regular Barq's root beer contains approximately 22 milligrams of caffeine. This makes it a notable exception in the root beer category and distinguishes it with its characteristic "bite".