Crim City Root Beer (#57, rated 6.5 out of 12)

Crim City Soda is a subsidiary of Double D Beverage Company, a Canadian company founded in 2005 and headquartered in British Columbia.

Upon purchasing this beverage, I initially believed it to be a “gamers’ brew” based on its label and name, which reference a popular teenage video game. However, according to its website, the product is described as a “soda.”

“The Crime City Soda (CCS) Root Beer is in a league of its own… It's a premium craft root beer enhanced with Yucca Root Extract, delivering a smooth, creamy taste. Our Renegade character is smirking as he always sees the other guys getting the cuffs, even though he's usually the one doing all the damage. If you're a true root beer aficionado, Renegade Root Beer is a must-have.”  Sounds like teenage gamer grammar!

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Ingredients: 

Carbonated Water, White Cane Sugar, Natural Flavors, Caramel Color, Yucca Root Extract, Phosphoric Acid, and Gum Arabic.

Nutrition 12 oz. serving (from the bottle)

160 Calories

0 mg Sodium.

40 g (13%) of Daily Carbohydrates

0 mg Caffeine

Aroma and Flavor – 1.5 out of 3 mugs

The aroma is a strong and distinct root beer scent. The taste is smooth with a unique spice. There is a subtle hint of vanilla, and the caramel is notable. It is unusually sweet for my preference. Could it be the Yucca? Many compounds derived from Yucca have been utilized in the development of new drugs. This raises questions about the beverage's true nature, despite its smooth, neutral appearance.

Head – 2.0 out of 3 mugs

The head is notably robust. It is plausible that the yucca extract employed as a foaming agent in carbonated beverages is the cause of this phenomenon.

Zip – 1.5 out of 3 mugs

In summary, I found this unique flavor enjoyable, but it does not surpass the exceptional status of other beverages.

Post Consumption Impression – 1.5 out of 3 mugs

Initially, the beverage was enjoyable, but as I consumed more, its appeal diminished. I attributed this to its excessive sweetness, which imparted a syrupy aftertaste. Ultimately, I found no compelling reason to seek a second bottle.

 

Would I recommend this at 6.5 out of 12 mugs?

If you enjoy sweet root beer, it is worth trying. While I am uncertain whether I would seek out the brew, I would likely drink it again. I don't know what Yucca tastes like, but it is an unusual yet enjoyable flavor that I cannot quite place.

OTHER RATINGS

• Anthony's Root Beer Barrel - 71 out of 100
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