Based in Akron, Ohio and
originally founded by Jacob Paquin in 1924. Jacob desired a handcrafted sparkling beverage. It was
common after prohibition that breweries switched 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.
Like when I once drove through Nebraska and saw all these adds for the
Aksarben facilities. Also
when I drive down a road and see a car that is U R A Bus. See the twist? The car is Subaru. Norka is the hometown Akron spelled
backwards!
During peak production,
NORKA 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.
Time for the review! (Click here for information
on the rating criteria and a table of all the root beer tested or to be tested.)
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. Really nothing
notable and was not sure what to expect.
At First sip, I thought this was great. Then I found an odd aftertaste. Almost a bitter aftertaste. Then I wonder what was that outstanding beverage I just
enjoyed and have another sip. Go
though the same process. It is
creamy and smooth with a bold vanilla flavor, yet not like a cream soda
vanilla. Overall, 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 is a unique blend
that is not the same impression at first sip, during the drink or long
after. Carbonation is very
balanced. It has a sharpness that
could easily be disliked by many, yet I enjoyed.
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 with a desire to want more and trying to think, “what did
I just drink”? For me, it
rates high. Be curious 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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