It took me longer
than it should have to find information on this beverage. Even the website for the maker failed
to load (www.cripplecreekbrewing.com). I found the name was trademarked in
2011 by Michael Lynn and then abandoned in 2012.
The root
beer store has a long history, but it seems exaggerated. Other reviews claim this was an excellent beverage that changed recipes and destroyed this. One went so far as to compare ingredients on two bottles (older and new), and they were different, yet the company claimed no change. Very odd history and information.
Nutrition 12 oz serving (from the bottle)
180 Calories
15
mg Sodium.
45g
(15%) of Daily Carbohydrates
0
mg Caffeine
Aroma
and Flavor – 1.25 out of 3 mugs (Docked 0.5 for HFCS)
First, the lid almost fell off! There was very little seal, and it smelled sour and sappy! I was not looking forward to the first drink. When poured, the color was very light—almost like cream soda.
The aroma is overpowering, and the taste is slightly fruity yet sour. There was an aftertaste that was not to my liking. As noted, I could sense a cinnamon accent and the molasses. Overall, the flavors are unique but need to blend better. This is more of a unique soda than a root beer. There is absolutely no taste to sense
I was drinking a root beer.
Head
– 2.25 out of 3 mugs
This brew has an outstanding head. However, the head's dissipation was almost a downfall, as it was better to drink after the head dissipated. That decreases the score slightly.
Zip
– 1.25 out of 3 mugs
The carbonation is
low. The unique spice blend has no root beer flavor.
Post Consumption
Impression – 1.0 out of 3 mugs
This was a unique beverage,
but not a root beer. You could put root beer on a Coca-Cola and iced tea blend and get the same result—it might even taste a little better!
Would
I recommend this at 5.75 out of 12 mugs?
This may be for you if you want a unique soda without any root beer taste. However, the very low carbonation and sour smell were too much for me, and I will certainly pass on any future opportunities for
the beverage.
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