This is an
Atlanta, Georgia brew that Mason and Mason, Inc. originated in Chicago in
1947. By 1970, it was produced by Falsetto,
who also made Dr. Wells. In 1975,
PepsiCo Inc. exercised a hostile takeover.
Fortunately, the Federal Trade Commission believed Pepsi owned too many
flavors and forced it to sell some of its brands. In 1978, Monarch Beverage Company bought the
brand. They also made Dad’s
Root Beer and Mason’s. It is sold in
limited markets today.
Ingredients:
carbonated water, sugar, caramel color, sodium
benzoate (to preserve), citric acid, natural and artificial flavors
Nutrition 12 oz serving (from the bottle)
160 Calories
50
mg Sodium.
40g
(13%) of Daily Carbohydrates
0
mg Caffeine
Aroma
and Flavor – 1.5 out of 3 mugs
At first sniff, it
seems like a commercial root beer. Hard
to explain, but a little fake? The first
taste is enjoyable but tastes chemically based. I can’t describe that either. It just does not have a solid mix of
flavors. A slight cherry hint makes me
think this is a cola version of a shrilly temple. I did not taste any caramel at all!
Head
– 1.75 out of 3 mugs
The
head is large, and the first part dissipates quickly. The last ½ inches last longer than average.
Zip
– 1.25 out of 3 mugs
The only zip is if the carbonation is slightly larger than the average. This would be a flat, lightly flavored sugar water if not for the carbonation. I like a smooth mix of flavors, which does not meet that desire.
Post Consumption
Impression – 1.75 out of 3 mugs
This is a good brew, although it is not at the top of the heap either. I would drink it if one of my favorites were not available. I almost believe
I am drinking a dad’s slightly flat root beer.
Would
I recommend this at 6.25
out of 12 mugs?
Mason’s Root Beer is worth a try, but I would not go out of
my way to find the beverage.
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