Root Beer Reviews (page 1)


	Abita - Brewed and bottled by the Abita Brewing Company, Abita Springs, LA 70420 Abita is brewed in Louisiana and that seems to be the sales pitch on this root beer. It had no outstanding taste characteristics. Pure cane sugar is used as the sweetener.
	A&W - Bottled under the authority of Dr. Pepper/Seven-Up. INC., Plano TX 75024 A&W was originally served only from the fountain at their restaurants. The bottled version disappoints. It is too heavy and syrupy. If you have the opportunity get the fountain version.
	Baron's - Dist. by Speciality Beverages, INC., Glendora CA 91740 Now, this is a root beer with a strong bite. It leaves your mouth buzzing. Almost hints of ground black pepper. "Draft" and "all natural" keep the flavor fresh.
	Barq's - Canned under the authority of Barq's,INC., Alanta GA 30301. No foamy head. This root beer is as close to fruit punch as you're going to get. Perhaps it's the citrus that gives it it's bite. However this pushes it into the fruity arena. Advertising, thanks to the Coca-Cola co. has made this root beer a number one seller.
	Boylan - Boylan botteling Company, INC., Haidon, NJ 1800 289-7978 Root beer by definition. As with their entire product line, Boylan shoots for authentic taste without distinction. A noble pursuit in it's own rite. Yucca extract in the mix. Do not confuse this product with Guinness Stout.
	Brairs - Packed under the authority of Brairs U.S.A., South Brunswick NJ 08852 The root beer and Six Gun Sarsaparilla contain the same ingrediants.Both are mild root beer tasting drinks, however the Six Gun Sarsaparila leaves a cherry finish.
	Buckin' Root-Beer Jackson Hole Soda Co. The case I bought had the labels printed upside down and the obvious vulgar play on words almost made me dismiss this brew as being too gimmicky. Thank goodness for persistance. I could easily smell the root-beer immediately after opening it and poured a deep rich brew into the glass. Darker than most brews I've seen, and a robust head to match. The first sip began with licorice, turning into a mild burn sensation on my tongue, which finished with wintergeen. This is real root-beer. The upside down label has been corrected. I'm glad I didn't dismiss this brew.
	BullDog - Brewed and Bottled for the Bulldog Brewing Company Fresno CA http://www.bulldogrootbeer.com Bulldog rootbeer is an authentic rootbeer. It is perhaps one of of the smoothest brews I've tasted. What it lacks in originality, it makes up in smoothness. After finishing one bottle I craved another. The combination of honey and vanilla is what gives this brew it's character. There weren't any surprises in the taste. This is what rootbeer should taste like.

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