Saturday, October 22, 2016

Sky Valley Organic Root Beer (#53, rated 3.25 out of 12)

So they use organic ingredients, including Apple Cider Vinegar. They also have 170 mg of sodium—really that much sodium, even as organic. That’s what they do to fat-free foods to make them taste good!

Ingredients: Carbonated Water, Organic Cane Sugar, Organic Caramel Color, Organic Vanilla Extract, Natural Flavor, Sea Salt, Organic Apple Cider Vinegar, Citric Acid.

Nutrition 12 oz. serving (from the bottle)

110 Calories
170 mg Sodium.
26 g (9%) of Daily Carbohydrates
0 mg Caffeine

Aroma and Flavor – 1.0 out of 3 mugs

The aroma from the start was suspect as there was no root beer aroma.  I could tell there was vanilla and slight licorice.  There was something strange as well. 

At the first drink, I knew this would be a difficult review to write, as I try to find something that makes root beer enjoyable. This was more like tonic water with a combination of fruit and vinegar. This brew has a sodium content twice that I have ever seen, at 170 mg. Does it need salt to lessen the vinegar taste?

Head –1.0 out of 3 mugs

The head was fine bubbles that did not have the sense of the real froth I typically see on a root beer. This was rather disappointing.

Zip – 0.5 out of 3 mugs

I want to give it a higher score, but the only zip I get is from the vinegar and sodium. Nothing is unique about this, and it is hard to say this is a root beer. In fact, when I have mineral water with stevia drops, it is more enjoyable overall.

Post Consumption Impression – 0.75 out of 3 mugs

The more I sipped, the less I liked it.  Although it has a hint of vanilla, which I like, that is all.  Nothing else resembled a root beer.
 
Would I recommend this at 3.25 out of 12 mugs? 

I would shy away from this if you are looking for a root beer.

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