After several very hard years in a highly toxic work environment, I retired. It has taken almost two months to breathe again after escaping the hell I was experiencing. The good part is that as a retiree, I now have time to do things I enjoy, like reviewing my favorite beverage—root beer. I will continue to use the same criteria and synopsis data at this link (and below). Here are my criteria.
I will rate each root beer using four variables:
- Aroma and Flavor
- Head
- Zip
- Post Consumption Impression.
I prefer root Beer with a hint of vanilla. I can often tell immediately which are flavored with honey. I even noted that some use maple syrup.
Head: While this is not a major factor for me, it is important to many. This is the A/W mentality my generation grew up experiencing. It was a psychological belief that big foam meant big taste. Do some actually put additives to create the head?
In addition, the taste of all that delightful foam may add to this score. In some cases, it’s tasteless.
Zip: I believe the zip from proper spices and carbonation is what makes a great root beer. I love a smooth, spice-like zip as it passes through the taste buds. The carbonation that provides a slight tongue tingle is a great balance.
Post-consumption impression: The way the root beer intensifies my desire for something else is important. My post-consumption experience should be a highlight, a lasting impression.
The following list will be updated with scores as the reviews are completed.
The following list will be updated with scores as the reviews are completed.
