This
is a Washington State brew from orca Beverages. The bottle depicts the representation of the gunfighter with a
smoking gun drawn. He looks slight over his left shoulder with a villain like
stare. Sets the tone for a serious
brew? The bottle reads “After a hard day
of gun fight’n, noting beats a real sarsaparilla”.
The company website states:
“The ultimate retro-soda and right out
of the “Old West”. If you listen just close enough to the fizz of an open
Earp’s Sarsaparilla, you might be able to hear the clanking of spurs, hissing
of a rattlesnake and perhaps even the sound of a stagecoach; all from a time
lost to legend and folklore. One thing
that has not been lost is the Original Earp’s Sarsaparilla. Full of bite and
brass, just like in the days of the Wild West, nothing quenches a dry mouth
like the rich velvety taste of this true American Classic. To this day, Earp’s
Sarsaparilla had no equal. And, you can get some for your own saddle bag,
shipped direct to your front door.”
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, pure cane sugar, natural
and artificial flavors, phosphoric acid, caramel color, sodium benzoate (a
preservative).
Nutrition 12
oz. serving (from the bottle)
160
Calories
50 mg Sodium.
42 g (15%) of Daily
Carbohydrates
0 mg Caffeine
Aroma and Flavor – 2.25 out
of 3 mugs
Immediately
upon opening, there was a real earthy aroma with a hint of licorice and
mint. At first it was odd then
pleasing. The first sip found a smooth creamy
beverage that had a slight mint aftertaste that lingers. Not unpleasant, but nice taste that almost
has a touch of smoke, if that makes sense.
Head –1 out of 3 mugs
This is a very limited
head.
Zip – 2.75 out of 3 mugs
This
has great zip with a unique blend of spices and a strong earthy taste. Near perfect yet the sodium is high and notable.
Post Consumption Impression – 2.5 out of 3
mugs
I liked the brew, yet a little heavy on the
sodium. May be why I felt thirsty after
enjoying the brew?
Would I recommend this at 8.75 out of 12 mugs?
The score is deceiving. The head brings this down. It is in ranked 7th out of 77
brews based on taste only. I would
suggest you give it a try, unless you do not like the earthy tones in your
beverage.
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