The bottle bears the inscription, “Made by Chef Gale Gand.” She is an esteemed pastry chef, author, restaurateur, television personality, root beer maker, and mother. She asserts, “I cannot live without root beer.”
Her journey into the craft soda industry commenced several years ago in England, where root beer was a rare commodity. To procure it, she would discreetly send others to McDonald’s, as she and her staff were prohibited from being seen there.
Gale’s canine companion, a Terrier named Rootie, played a significant role in her endeavors. Upon her arrival in America, she set out to create her own root beer, using cold-pressed Nielsen-Massey Vanilla. Annually, approximately 50,000 bottles of Gale’s Root Beer are produced. Notably, Rootie, and presumably a younger Gale, are prominently featured on the label.
Upon reading the beverage label, I was intrigued by the unique combination of cinnamon, ginger, and vanilla. Upon opening the bottle, a subtle hint of cinnamon was discernible. While the vanilla flavor was evident, the cinnamon-ginger infusion was primarily composed of vanilla and cane sugar. However, my initial sip was somewhat disappointing. The cinnamon flavor was not to my liking, as it was somewhat difficult to swallow and had a slight rancid taste.
A small, rapidly dissipating head with a fizzy appearance. A small ring persisted even after the head had vanished.
This beverage has a complex profile that may not align with my personal taste preferences. The diverse flavor combination is intriguing, but no single flavor emerged as dominant.
This brew does not align with my preferences. While I have reviewed numerous other brews that receive significantly lower ratings than Gale’s, there are also several that I would recommend before Gale’s.
This beverage is closer in character to a solid soda than to root beer, lacking a distinct identity.
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