Sunday, November 6, 2016

Homer Soda Maple Syrup Root Beer (#56 rated, 8.6 out of 12)

Ray and Christine Cunningham started This soda company about a decade ago in Home, Illinois.  Homer is a small town of about 1,000 people about 20 miles southwest of Champaign, Illinois.  The Cunninghams were closing the shop after a few years when it was purchased by Kate and Rob Boyer.  According to a YouTube video, Kate loves the idea of small business owners and enjoys being in the small town of Homer.  She could not see it close.

They have five children ages 3 to 13.  They believe in teaching their children where their food comes from and how it is produced.  They took a class on making maple syrup.  Through hours of work, they fell in love with the result.  They decided to try it with root beer, and now we have this beverage. 

Three years ago, they started a soda festival.  They say the Homer Soda Fest brings 10,000 people and over 100 beverages to test.  I may have to try that someday!

The last maple syrup soda I had rated was really low, so I am optimistic and ready for disappointment.


Ingredients:  Carbonated water, Real Sugar, Natural Flavors, Caramel Color, Citric Acid, Sodium Benzoate, and Potassium Sorbate.


Nutrition 12 oz. serving (from the bottle)

Carbonated Water, Real Sugar, Natural Flavors, Caramel Color, Citric Acid, Sodium Benzoate, and Potassium Sorbate.

Aroma and Flavor – 2.3 out of 3 mugs

Upon opening, there was a deep and rich aroma. There was also an obvious maple flavor (although I noted that Maple Syrup is not an ingredient). The first drink was rather sweet, although excessively sweet for my liking. It was smooth and had a really strong maple, vanilla, and caramel taste. I scored this higher as I would really like this if I craved a SWEET root beer.

Head –2.0 out of 3 mugs

The head was nice, with mid-sized foam. It was not long-lasting foam, but I think this would make a great float.

Zip – 2.0 out of 3 mugs

The carbonation was upper middle, and the high sweetness could be stiff for those who prefer a sweet beverage.

Post Consumption Impression – 2.30 out of 3 mugs

I really liked—or did not like—this root beer. Its unique combination was high on the list if I wanted a really sweet root beer.
 
Would I recommend this at 8.6 out of 12 mugs?

Try this root beer, but be prepared for a very sweet and smooth beverage. I am rather disappointed that I could not find the nutritional information anywhere. I would like to know the sodium and sugar content, which may significantly alter the score.

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