Did JK Rowling approve Butterbeer?


Did JK Rowling approve Butterbeer? The version sold at The Wizarding World was tasted and approved by Rowling herself. Visitors to the park see a large wooden barrel that bears the word BUTTERBEER as soon as they enter, and they can buy it from a street cart and inside The Three Broomsticks restaurant and Hog's Head pub.


How did J.K. Rowling describe Butterbeer?

Served at The Three Broomsticks, Hog's Head and The Leaky Cauldron, butterbeer is described by J.K. Rowling as “a little bit like less-sickly butterscotch”. When first mentioned in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, it is served foaming hot in mugs, or can be purchased cold by the bottle.


Is butterbeer alcoholic at Universal?

All butterbeer served at Universal Studios are non-alcoholic, and they are completely safe for kids to drink! Although we will warn you they are completely filled with sugar instead.