The bottle bears the inscription “Est. 1845,” indicating it has existed for nearly 171 years. While the bottler possesses a rich history, the root beer itself does not share this heritage.
It is known that the Monroe Brewing Company was established by Mr. Bissinger in 1845. He managed it for three years before John Knipschlidt assumed control for nine years. The brewery's ownership changed frequently until Adam Blumer Sr. took over in 1892. In 1906, the name was changed to Blumer Brewing Company. In 1938, production was significantly reduced, and the brewery primarily served as a cheese storage facility. Notably, this occurred in Wisconsin.
In 1947, the business was sold to Joseph Huber, who renamed it Joseph Huber Brewing Company. He leased the facility until 1967 when he acquired the site. In 1985, Bill Smith and Craig Werle took over the brewery and reached its peak capacity. During this period, they introduced Mike’s Hard Lemonade, which was subsequently sold to Stroh Brewing Company, which later merged with Pabst Brewing Company.
Fred Huber acquired the brewery in 1989. Subsequent changes occurred, culminating in the Minhas family purchasing the brewery on October 3, 2006, and renaming it.
Interestingly, despite the extensive history I have uncovered, I have yet to ascertain the precise origin of root beer. The company proudly claims it is “Certified Kosher.”
The aroma is rather subtle. There was nothing particularly pleasant or unpleasant, but the wintergreen flavor was discernible. I am not an avid wintergreen enthusiast, as evidenced by my initial experience with the beverage. Additionally, there is a pleasant vanilla and creamy undertone. I even detect a faint hint of butterscotch. This flavor profile is not overpowering, but it lacks any extraordinary impact.
The flavor combination is excessive for my palate. While it presents an intriguing blend of flavors, including wintergreen, vanilla, and butterscotch, it also evokes a distinct sensation reminiscent of Juicy Fruit gum. Notably, the carbonation level is relatively low.
This experience was peculiar. I would consume a beverage and thoroughly enjoy it, only to take another and believe I have finished. This cycle persisted. Overall, I found more enjoyment than dislike. This demonstrates that I have evaluated 51 root beers to date, and this ranks 26th.
My girlfriend found this enjoyable while I remained indifferent. I encourage you to try it. It is difficult to believe that you would not find it at least average.
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