Based in Akron, Ohio, and founded by Jacob Paquin in 1924. Jacob desired a handcrafted sparkling beverage. After prohibition, it was common for breweries to switch to producing soft drinks. As part of the competition, Paquin a
factory called NORKA. A man after
my own heart when you play with words. For example, when I drove through Nebraska and saw all these ads for the Aksarben facilities, I also went down a road and saw a U R A Bus car. See the twist? The vehicle is Subaru. Norka is the hometown of Akron, spelled backward!
During peak production,
NORKA has 24,000 bottles a day! NORKA
shut down operations in 1962, capping off nearly 40 years of soft drink
history.
Last year, Michael
Considine, an Akron native, revived the brand. They produce a Gluten—and caffeine-free drink that is also
low in sodium.
Ingredients:
Carbonated water, Cane Sugar, Natural Flavor, Caramel Color, Lactic Acid, Potassium Sorbate (Preserves freshness), Sodium Benzoate (Preserves freshness).
Nutrition 12 oz serving (from the bottle)
170 Calories
15
mg Sodium.
45g
(15%) of Daily Carbohydrates
0
mg Caffeine
Aroma
and Flavor – 2.75 out of 3 mugs
This
had a light aroma. There was nothing notable, and I was unsure what to expect. At First sip, I thought this was great. Then I found an odd aftertaste—almost a bitter aftertaste. Then I wondered what that outstanding beverage I enjoyed, and I had another sip. I went through the same process. It is creamy and smooth with a bold vanilla flavor, unlike a cream soda vanilla. Overall, it is pretty nice!
Head
– 2.5 out of 3 mugs
The head was very foamy
and dissipated quickly. I like the
balance.
Zip
– 2.5 out of 3 mugs
This unique blend does not have the same impression at first sip, during the drink, or long after. Carbonation is very
balanced. It has a sharpness that many could easily dislike, yet I enjoyed it.
Post Consumption
Impression – 2.5 out of 3 mugs
This was a love-hate root
beer that had more love than hate.
It leaves you wanting more and thinking, “What did
I just drink”? For me, it
rates high. Be curious about what others
think.
Would
I recommend this at 10.3
out of 12 mugs?
YES, I WOULD! I will look for this
again. Of the 45 root beers I
reviewed, this is in the top 5!
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