Ben's Root Beer Reviews Brand A&W Locale Plano, TX Type Root Beer Bottling Form Can
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Ben's Root Beer Reviews Brand A&W Locale Plano, TX Type root beer Bottling Form can Packaging Faux barrel design is contemporary, but harkens to former days. Inviting. Sweetener(s) corn syrup Calories 170 Caffeine no HeadQuick-rising, lightly colored head with satisfying staying power. Color deep caramel SmellNot a strong aroma. Sassafras and an earthy rootiness. Initial Taste Pleasing sweetness and classic sassafras root beer flavor Overall Enjoyment Rating 9 Bite Nice bite. Not the first thing you notice, but very present. Aftertaste Minty wash as the sweetness departs. Brand A.J. Stephans Locale Boston, MA Type root beer Bottling Form bottle Packaging Plain label is light brown with white undecorative name banner. Sweetener(s) cane sugar Calories 170 Caffeine no HeadThin head doesn't have much body, but lasts well through first swigs. Color muddy sienna SmellHeavy wintergreen and cinnamon aroma. Initial Taste Heavy cinnamon is reminiscent of ginger bread with a touch of licorice flavor. Overall Enjoyment Rating 7 Bite Moderate bite. Aftertaste Clean sweetness with a cinnamon and sassafras finish. Page 1 of 46 Brand Abita Locale Abita Springs, LA Type root beer Bottling Form bottle Packaging Unique design of blue on brown with green highlights and stylized name printing makes this a very recognizeable bottle. Sweetener(s) cane sugar Calories 177 Caffeine no HeadNice cream-colored head rises fast and fades at a moderate rate. Color light sienna SmellWeak wintergreen smell with hints of sweetness. Initial Taste Goot natural root origins in the flavoring. Sweetness follows. Overall Enjoyment Rating 8 Bite Moderate, pleasant bite. Aftertaste Unique spiciness lingers, perhaps a blend of cinnamon and anise. Brand Adirondack Beverages Locale Scotia, NY Type root beer Bottling Form aluminum ca Packaging Solid Brown background with placid mountain scene. Sweetener(s) corn syrup Calories 170 Caffeine no HeadModerate head fades quickly. Color light amber SmellA woody wintergreen aroma wafts past the nostrils. Initial Taste Solid classic sassafras flavor is bold with a mild sweetness. Overall Enjoyment Rating 8 Bite Fare to middlin' bite. Aftertaste Clean finish with a cinnamon hint. Page 2 of 46 Brand Americana Locale Mukilteo, WA Type root beer Bottling Form bottle Packaging Original label with 50's soda fountain feel. Sweetener(s) cane sugar / honeyCalories 160 Caffeine no HeadThin, but energetic head. Color clear maroon amber SmellLicorice, sassafrass, and mint. Initial Taste Crisp, creamy flavor with broad licorice and genuine sassafrass bite. Overall Enjoyment Rating 9 Bite Perky, but not aggressive. Aftertaste Smooth, with sweet hints of vanilla honey. Brand Barrel Brothers Locale Salt Lake City, UT Type root beer Bottling Form bottle Packaging Clever "skinny guy - fat guy" label hints at a jolly good root beer time! Sweetener(s) corn syrup Calories 170 Caffeine no HeadThin, light-colored head fades quickly. Color lght amber SmellThick, sweet, malty root flavorings mix together. Initial Taste Creamy vanilla flavoring is in the forefront with the sassafrass, sweetness, and other spices taking a back seat. Overall Enjoyment Rating 6 Bite Gentle bite. Aftertaste Thick finish with lingering vanilla flavor. Reminiscent of a cream soda…odd for a root beer. Page 3 of 46 Brand Bedford's Locale Port Angeles, WA Type root beer Bottling Form bottle Packaging Old German black forest-esque motif with scripted banner. Sweetener(s) cane sugar Calories 180 Caffeine no HeadModest head with larger, translucent bubbles. Color clear, dark caramel SmellMinty, cinnamon, sassafras, and anise. Initial Taste Rooty bite with full flavor and hint of clove. Overall Enjoyment Rating ## Bite Good solid bite. Aftertaste Unique crisp, minty finish with sassafras as the laste taste. Brand Berghoff Locale Chicago, IL Type root beer Bottling Form bottle Packaging Classy lettering and label reminiscent of the Chicago namesake restaurant. Sweetener(s) sugar Calories 125 Caffeine no HeadDark tan head rises moderately, but lasts past most. Color dark amber SmellGreat wintergreen moderated with sassafras and anise. Initial Taste Pleasantly sweet initial taste with a nice rooty flavor and hint of cinnamon. Overall Enjoyment Rating 9 Bite Moderate flavor bite. Aftertaste Witergreen in finishing wash with pleasant sweetness. Page 4 of 46 Brand Berghoff Diet Locale Chicago, IL Type root beer Bottling Form bottle Packaging Vertical stripes with scripted signature name and banner. Sweetener(s) sucralose Calories 2 Caffeine no HeadQuick rising foam with a thin body. Color medium amber Smellstrong wintergreen aroma with the promise of a rooty bite. Initial Taste Not sweet. A hint of clove is cloaked in a heavy vanilla flavor. Overall Enjoyment Rating 7 Bite Moderate. Aftertaste Dry finish. Brand Big Muddy Locale Murpheysboro, IL Type root beer Bottling Form bottle Packaging Earthy bigfoot image central to the label. Sweetener(s) sugar, honey Calories 185 Caffeine no HeadAwesome, quick-rising head runs for the rim of the mug! Color dark sienna SmellWintergreen, clove, and a whiff of cinnamon. Initial Taste Crisp, sweet, but not overly complex or robust. Overall Enjoyment Rating 8 Bite Moderate. Aftertaste Smooth finish with vanilla and sassafras. Page 5 of 46 Brand Blue Sky Locale Corona, CA Type root beer Bottling Form bottle Packaging Southwest patterned border with rocky mouintain landscape and organic labels. Sweetener(s) cane sugar Calories 170 Caffeine no HeadStrong white sandy color and persistent head. Color dark sienna SmellWintergreen and mild anise. Initial Taste Crisp root flavor without excess sweetness. Overall Enjoyment Rating 7 Bite Moderate, and more carbonation than flavor. Aftertaste Sweet gives way to a tangy, almost sour finish. Brand Blumers Locale Monroe, WI Type root beer Bottling Form bottle Packaging Cleverly trimmed label with old fashioned barrel theme. Sweetener(s) corn syrup Calories 177 Caffeine no HeadHead rises quickly to substantial volume, and is light cream in color. Color classic caramel SmellWintergreen essence with fruity sweetness. Initial Taste Sassafrass greets the palate, but is dominated by late- arriving sweetness and notes of cherry. Overall Enjoyment Rating 6 Bite Soft bite. Aftertaste Lingering sweetness with syrupy texture. Page 6 of 46 Brand Boylan Locale Moonachie, NJ Type root beer Bottling Form bottle Packaging Classic/retro look with antique lettering. Sweetener(s) cane sugar Calories 170 Caffeine no HeadBubbly head with quick expansion, cream color, and moderate dissipation. Color dark caramel SmellCane sugar flavor prominent with anise and a hint of wintergreen. Initial Taste Natural cane sugar flavor, slight anise. Overall Enjoyment Rating 7 Bite Crisp bite with smooth presence. Not flat. Aftertaste Root beer/sassafras flavor, smooth with lingering sweetness. Brand Briar's Locale North Brunswick, NJ Type root beer Bottling Form bottle Packaging 50's diner graphic with award banner look. Sweetener(s) corn syrup Calories 168 Caffeine no HeadLight colored minimal head. Color amber SmellProminent wintergreen aroma. Initial Taste Caramel flavor with a very sweet and thick body. Overall Enjoyment Rating 6 Bite No bite in the flavoring. Moderate bite through carbonatio Aftertaste Thick, tongue-coating sweet aftertaste. Page 7 of 46 Brand Bulldog Locale Mukilteo, WA Type root beer Bottling Form bottle Packaging Quality-looking label with paneled background and cute pair-of-bulldogs emblem encircled by grain, banner, and text. Sweetener(s) cane sugar and hoCalories 160 Caffeine no HeadVery little head…almost none. Color auburn SmellSassafras and vanilla jumps from the mug. Initial Taste Mild flavor with singular presence. Not very complex. Vanilla is noticeable. Overall Enjoyment Rating 6 Bite Low carbonation, but decent flavor kick. Aftertaste Vague, broad sensation lingers. Primary sensation is sweetness on the front of the tongue. Brand Bundaberg Locale Queensland, Australia Type root beer Bottling Form bottle Packaging Distinctive orange label with iconic script and banner around a kangaroo inset. Unique pull-top bottle is a great novelty! Sweetener(s) cane sugar and moCalories 190 Caffeine no HeadDark head rises and dissipates quickly. Color burnt caramel SmellEdgy wintergreen with anise and cinnamon. Initial Taste Great unique root beer flavor characterized by tangy front sarsaparilla root flavor and sweet cinnamon. Overall Enjoyment Rating 7 Bite strong. Aftertaste Clean, sweet finish with notes of ginger and molasses. Page 8 of 46 Brand Capone Family Secret Locale Chicago, IL Type root beer Bottling Form bottle Packaging Truck carrying barrels superimposed on a bottle cap with Chicago skyline in the background. Sweetener(s) sugar Calories 180 Caffeine no HeadVery active head with fast-rising and long-lasting foam. Color amber SmellWintergreen and clove. Initial Taste Crisp rooty flavor with good sassafrass flavor and hints of cinnamon. Overall Enjoyment Rating 8 Bite Good tingly bite with tannic notes. Aftertaste Sweet, but with a lingering tannic tanginess. Brand Capt'n Eli's Locale Portland, ME Type root beer Bottling Form bottle Packaging Great New England seashore and rowboat scene on label. Sweetener(s) cane sugar Calories 165 Caffeine no HeadFantastic head with strong, full-bodied presence. Color dark auburn SmellGreat spicy smell with hints of clove and cinnamon to accompany the wintergreen. Initial Taste Creamy, smooth taste with full-bodied complex flavors of sassafras, anise, cinnamon. 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