Since 1922, in East Haven,
Connecticut where an Italian imagen, Matteo Naclerio, started Foxen Park. The name comes from the street Mr. Naclerio
lived on when he originated the business.
It was primarily a home delivery service. The company never sold, just passed from
generation to generation.
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criteria and a table of all the root beer tested or to be tested.)
Ingredients: carbonated
water, sugar, natural and artificial flavors, caramel color, and sodium
benzoate preservative.
Nutrition 12
oz serving (from the bottle)
130
Calories
75 mg Sodium.
35g (12%) of Daily
Carbohydrates
0 mg Caffeine
Aroma and Flavor – 2.25
out of 3 mugs
Right out of the bottle the
aroma is very good. It had a Barq’s
aroma. One thing I noted is this is the
lowest calorie drink I have tested to date.
With 130 calories in 12 ounces, it is one of the lowest I have tested. The others were Red
Ribbon, Bawls
and Sassy
Lil Lass. All rated in the lower
half of my reviews.
The first sip was
refreshing. I enjoyed the beverage
although it is not smooth. The caramel flavor
is noticed. The ingredients list very
few flavors, but there is no way there are a whole bunch of ingredients in the “natural
and artificial” flavors listed on the bottle.
The beverage did have a slight aftertaste, which decreased the overall
enjoyment.
Head – 1.5 out of 3 mugs
There is a head with very
large bubbles that last a short time. After
30 seconds, you would never know there as a head on the brew.
Zip – 1.75 out of 3 mugs
I assume the zip is primarily
sodium. Only Henry
Leonhard’s Draught Style had equal sodium.
It is a shame as there is a tantalizing appeal to the beverage and I
again attribute it to the high sodium content.
Post Consumption Impression – 2.0 out of 3
mugs
This is a good beverage with a meal. Because of the aftertaste, I would not
suggest this beverage for a social activity.
Would I recommend this at 7.5 out of 12 mugs?
Sure, not with the highest
of enthusiasm. The low calorie is a plus
as this is a very sweet drink.
OTHER RATINGS