This is a brand out of
Michigan made with real cane sugar.
It originated in 1960 as a low cost alternative to the main brands. While once a thriving business, it has dwindled
and many articles assume it will phase out entirely in time.
Let’s see what the review
holds, shall we? (Click
here for information on the rating criteria and a table of all the root beer
tested or to be tested.)
Ingredients:
carbonated water, pure cane sugar, caramel color, natural and
artificial flavors, sodium benzoate (preservative), citric acid, and phosphoric
acid.
Nutrition 16 oz serving (from the bottle)
180 Calories
40
mg Sodium.
50g
(18%) of Daily Carbohydrates
0
mg Caffeine
Aroma
and Flavor – 2.2 out of 3 mugs
There
is very little aroma upon opening the screw top. Yes that is right, a screw top.
At
first taste I believed this was a pleasant taste, but nothing special. Much like Ramblin Root Beer with a
sweet mid-range body. It is sweet,
that is for sure. The flavor is
hard to match, which gives it a higher score.
Head
– 1.4 out of 3 mugs
The head is small with
very fine bubbles that dissipated slowly.
There is little or no remnant after 30 seconds.
Zip
– 2.1 out of 3 mugs
The overall carbonation
and flavor are pleasing. Nothing
great. I really believe this is
not intended to be a fine brew, but a commercial cane sugar brew that is above
average.
Post Consumption
Impression – 2.3 out of 3 mugs
This is a commercial style
beverage I would purchase again.
It would be good on a hot summer day when you just wants a refreshing beverage
or with a bratwurst. This is not a
social drinking root beer, in my opinion.
Would
I recommend this at 8.0
out of 12 mugs?
The
more I consumed, the more I liked the beverage. Not enough to raise the score, but again, if you grilled
some bratwursts and it is a hot day, grab a Towne Club and round out a great meal!