Monday, May 29, 2017

Reading Draft - #85, 4.7 out of 12

NOTE:  I would like to know if I had a bad bottle, as other reviews are high.

Reading Soda Works produces 13 soda flavors in glass bottles. They desire an authentic “old-fashioned” feel and a Pennsylvania Dutch taste. They have been making handcrafted soda since 1921 and have continued at their original location without interruption. They carbonate the soda in Grundy Tanks, which contain a carbonation stone that adds carbonation under low pressure. Besides cane sugar, some say they add Splenda.


Ingredients:

Triple filtered carbonated water, pure cane sugar, natural and/or artificial flavors, Carmel color, citric acid, sodium benzoate (preserves freshness)


Nutrition 12 oz. serving (from the bottle)

170 Calories
35 mg Sodium.
43 g (14 %) of Daily Carbohydrates
0 mg Caffeine

Aroma and Flavor – 1.0 out of 3 mugs

The brew has minimal aroma. After the first drink, there was an off aftertaste I could not place. The sugar level was balanced, yet my mouth was dry after the first sip. I do not like the overall taste; there must be more vanilla, caramel, or root flavor.

Head – 1.5 out of 3 mugs

There is a significant foamy head that dissipates quickly. 

Zip – 1.2 out of 3 mugs

This well-balanced carbonated beverage combines odd flavors, making it hard to call it a root beer. 

Post Consumption Impression – 1.0 out of 3 mugs

While I wanted this to be better, I preferred something else. It was almost over-fermented (if possible), and a bitter aftertaste was not pleasing.

Would I recommend this at 4.7 out of 12 mugs?

It is unique, and you should try the brew.  I could not finish the entire bottle, so I started cautiously.

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