Saturday, October 29, 2016

Saranac 1888 Root Beer (#55 rated - 10.1 out of 12)

This beverage is produced by Matt Brewing Company, which has German origins. It was introduced to the United States in 1880. I previously worked for Charles Bier Bauer Brewing before reorganizing it into The West End Brewery. Like many other companies, soft drink manufacturers used soft drinks to sustain factory operations during Prohibition.


The provided information states, “Since 1888, we have honored our great-grandfather’s commitment to tradition and quality.” However, it is essential to note that the beverage is made with High-Fructose Corn Syrup, which may not align with traditional brewing methods. This practice is intended to maintain a balance between tradition and quality.


The brewery, which is New York State’s oldest and is located in Utica, claims to have a long-standing tradition of taking pride in its creations.



Ingredients: 

Filtered Water, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Caramel Color, Sodium Benzoate (Preserves Freshness), Natural and Artificial Flavors, Aspartame, Citric Acid, Gum Arabic, and Modified Food Starch.

Nutrition 12 oz. serving (from the bottle)

180 Calories
55 mg Sodium.
46 g (15%) of Daily Carbohydrates
0 mg Caffeine

Aroma and Flavor – 2.1 out of 3 mugs

Upon opening, a subtle hint of root beer aroma was present, but the licorice flavor was more pronounced. The initial sip was enjoyable, although it did not stand out as exceptional. I was unable to detect any vanilla notes, and the carbonation resembled that of a highly commercial beer rather than a craft brew. Notably, the beverage contained an unnecessarily high level of sodium. Overall, this drink was deemed satisfactory but penalized 0.5 points for using HFCS.


Head –3 out of 3 mugs

This is an exceptional head! One of the most remarkable qualities is its ability to maintain a high level of foam without dissipating rapidly. After a few minutes, it had not completely dissipated. 


Zip – 2.5 out of 3 mugs

The carbonation and flavor of this beverage provided a refreshing, invigorating experience. It exhibited a high level of carbonation, enhancing its overall appeal.


Post Consumption Impression – 2.5 out of 3 mugs

In summary, the beverage was quite enjoyable. However, the presence of HFCS and sodium content diminishes its desirability, despite its satisfying qualities.


Would I recommend this at 10.1 out of 12 mugs?

Do you like Henry Weinhards? You would like this beverage. The score and enjoyment factor were the same. Add this to the list if you prefer to commercialize Barq’s, A&W, or Dad’s.

OTHER RATINGS

Derek Janiak – 5.1 out of 10 

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