I haven't updated this in a while.  I have had the opportunity to try a few more brands of Ginger Beer.

A store in the Sacramento area that carries British items imports Idrus and Schweppes.   Both of the imports from the UK use a mix of sugar and artificial sweeteners.   The Schweppes tastes like I remember Ginger Beer as as kid.    However, River City Brewing recently started showing up in Nugget and Raley's/Bel Air.    This is now my new favorite.