Rootbeer is a starter theme designed for developers who build custom websites using the Genesis framework and the Foundation front-end component library. It provides a pre-configured base that merges the structural benefits of Genesis with the responsive grid and UI components of Foundation, saving significant setup time.

• Integrated Genesis Framework: Inherits the secure, SEO-optimized codebase and hooks system of Genesis, providing a reliable foundation for site structure and functionality.
• Foundation for Sites: Includes the Foundation front-end framework (version 5), offering a responsive grid system, common UI components, and Sass utilities for rapid interface development.
• Pre-configured Development Setup: Comes with organized Sass partials and a Gruntfile for automating tasks like Sass compilation, making the development workflow more efficient.
• Custom Widget Areas: Extends Genesis with additional widgetized sections, such as 'Above Header' and 'After Post', giving more control over layout without editing template files.
• Archived Project Note: This repository was archived by the owner in July 2022, making it a read-only codebase. It serves as a reference or starting point but is no longer under active development.