Hippo Size brand soda was
originally created in 1927 by Alamo Bottling Works of San Antonio, TX. There are many stories about the history and Alamo
Bottling works. Two articles from the
San Antonio Newspaper has some background.
One headline was ”Soda bottle
held lots, cost only a nickel” and a second
named “Family
business behind Hippo sodas”. Yet
the bottle reads “Bottled by and under the authority of Orca Beverage Soda
Works”.
Orca bottles
many vintage brands including Americana,
Earp’s, Dad’s,
Spiffie, Brownie, Bulldog, Red
Arrow, Sioux City, O-So, Anchor, and Frostie. A few of these I have reviewed or waiting for
a review. I have linked those already
reviewed.
So it is time for the review. (Click here for information on the rating
criteria and a table of all the root beer tested or to be tested.)
Ingredients: Carbonated Water, Cane Sugar, natural and artificial flavors, caramel color, extract of wintergreen and sodium benzoate.
Nutrition 12
oz. serving (from the bottle)
160
Calories
65 mg Sodium.
43 g (9%) of Daily
Carbohydrates
0 mg Caffeine
Aroma and Flavor – 2.6 out
of 3 mugs
At first opening
there is a wonderful aroma which increases the anticipation. At first drink, I was not disappointed. While it was not the greatest, the higher carbonation
and definite wintergreen tended to overtake the outstanding flavor mix that is
creamy and soothing.
.
Head –1.5 out of 3 mugs
The head was very small
and within 15 seconds, there was minimal indication there was ever any head at
all.
Zip – 2.7 out of 3 mugs
I
really like the blend of flavors. The
carbonation provides an added sensation, yet not overpowering. The wintergreen is noted although there is a
subtle touch of vanilla.
Post Consumption Impression – 2.4 out of 3
mugs
I really like the root beer. Although, this is higher in sodium and the
higher side of sugar. Both of which
generally make food (or beverage) more addicting. For that reason, I scored this 2.4 as opposed
to the original 2.7.
Would I recommend this at 9.2 out of 12 mugs?
I would highly suggest you try the beverage, unless wintergreen
is not to your liking.
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