Today, I grabbed Lost Trail Sarsaparilla. Lost Trail also makes a root beer. The difference was the immediate, little activity that goes on above my shoulders.
Sarsaparilla is typically used in all root beer recipes and is augmented with various flavors: live honey, maple syrup, cinnamon, clove, licorice, vanilla, and wintergreen. At a higher dose, Sarsaparilla is used for treating psoriasis and other skin diseases, rheumatoid arthritis(RA), and kidney disease; for increasing urination to reduce fluid retention; and for increasing sweating. Sarsaparilla is also used along with conventional drugs for treating leprosy and for syphilis. Athletes sometimes use sarsaparilla as a steroid for performance enhancement or bodybuilding. Mexican and Honduran sarsaparillas are used for treating gonorrhea, fevers, and digestive disorders.
Lost Trail is a company I am unable to find much information about. I generally like to learn a little history to understand how the beverage was formulated, but little information is available. The website shows four employees, and it is located in Louisburg, Kansas. They make snacks, dips, and soda.
Ingredients: C
arbonated Water, Cane Sugar, Natural and Artificial flavors, Caramel Color, Benzoate of Soda (as a preservative),
and Citric Acid
arbonated Water, Cane Sugar, Natural and Artificial flavors, Caramel Color, Benzoate of Soda (as a preservative),
and Citric Acid
Nutrition
(from the bottle)
Calories 150
7 mg Sodium.
37 g (13%) of Daily Carbohydrates
37 g Sugar
0 mg
Caffeine
Aroma and Flavor –
2.9 out of 3 mugs
Freshly opened, the aroma is mild. No notable flavors like many root beers
I have tested. Then I took a
drink. THIS IS GREAT! No flavor dominant, just smooth! It does not have the vanilla that I
typically prefer; the caramel is faint, yet this is very solid. I only dropped it to 0.1 as I prefer a
little more carbonation
Head – 2.5 out of 3
mugs
Based on my preference,
this is solid. I do not like excessive foam, yet I prefer it not to fully dissipate. The head here is smaller, yet it lingers, with a small portion lasting much longer. The transition could be a little longer.
Zip -- 2 out of 3 mugs
It loses some points in this category. There is little zip and a mix of flavors. I hated to dock this smooth beverage at all. A slight increase in carbonation would increase the score.
Post Consumption
Impression – 2.9 out of 3 mugs
This is the best I have experienced so far. If I want a simple and flavorful beverage with low carbonation, this is it. If I prefer a variety of flavors to provide a sensation, I would look for others immediately upon my first sip. I loved the
smoothness.
Would I recommend
this at 10.3 out of 12 mugs?
Yes, I would! While this is not my go-to beverage, it will have its place at the top of the class. There are times I prefer more carbonation and flavor complexities. But when I was looking for a basic, simple, and enjoyable root beer (sorry, Sarsaparilla), this is it. It is the highest-scoring root beer without HFCS of the 17 I have tested. Give it a try and leave a comment.
Other Reviews
- Steve's Root Beer Journal - 9 out of 10
- Root Beer Reviews - A-
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