This is an
Atlanta, Georgia brew that originated in Chicago by Mason and Mason, Inc. 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 to many
flavors and forced it to sell some of its brands. In 1978, Monarch Beverage Company bought the
brand. Although, they also made Dad’s
Root Beer and Mason’s. It is sold in
limited markets today.
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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
thing 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 with the first part dissipating quickly. The last ½ inch lasts for a longer than
average time.
Zip
– 1.25 out of 3 mugs
The only zip if the slightly larger than average
carbonation. If it were not for the
carbonation, this would be a flat, lightly flavored sugar water. I like a smooth mix of flavors, and this in
no way meets that desire.
Post Consumption
Impression – 1.75 out of 3 mugs
This is not a terrible brew. Although it is not the top of the heap
either. I would drink if, if one of my
favorites were not available. I almost believe
I am drinking a dad’s root beer that is slightly flat.
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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