In 1993, Fitz’s opened in the Delmar Loop of
University City, a suburb of St. Louis. To assure authenticity, the call went out for
a vintage bottling line. A
1940s bottling line was found in an old barn in Shawano, Wisconsin. It was refurbished and installed at the
restaurant, visible from every table on the main floor. Fully operational, the bottling line can turn
out a bottle of root beer or other popular flavors, such as cream and orange, every second.
The building that houses Fitz’s was built in 1928. It became the Delmar Bank in 1933 and was remodeled
in 1944 when the attractive art deco façade was added. For a while, during the
1980s, it was a Chinese restaurant known as The Lantern House. Today, Fitz’s sits in the heart of the
Delmar Loop, a ten-block section of distinctive stores, shops, and even a
renovated movie theater dating back to the 1930s.
Fitz’s Root Beer first
appeared in St. Louis at a local drive-in restaurant back in 1947. Famous for
its tasty draft root beer and hamburgers, Fitz’s quickly became a local
tradition. After disappearing for several years, Fitz’s Root Beer was
revived in 1993 when Fitz’s Bottling Company, America’s original soda
microbrewery, opened in the historic and vibrant Delmar Loop.
Fitz’s is family-friendly, so families and large parties are always welcome! In addition to plenty of draft sodas
and fantastic floats, we also offer a wide selection of local craft beers and
signature adult beverages. In warm weather, outside seating is available on our large patio next to the newly constructed Chuck Berry Plaza!
Ingredients: Filtered
carbonated water, cane sugar, natural flavors, caramel color, vanilla, sodium
benzoate (a preservative), and citric acid
Nutrition 12
oz. serving (from the bottle)
160
Calories
45 mg Sodium.
40 g (13%) of Daily
Carbohydrates
0 mg Caffeine
Aroma and Flavor – 2.5 out
of 3 mugs
Once I opened this brew, my anticipation grew immensely. The brew is packed with vanilla and pleasing. The overall flavor is smooth. While I enjoyed the beverage, the
sweetness was high, yet there was no syrup sensation, as this is cane sugar. The vanilla could be more balanced. The more I sipped, the better it tasted.
Head –2.0 out of 3 mugs
While the head was small,
it was very long-lasting.
Zip – 2.5 out of 3 mugs
This is a solid blend of carbonation and flavors. As stated, it is strong vanilla, yet there is a subtle hint of winter green.
Post Consumption Impression – 2.0 out of 3
mugs
I initially scored this at a 2.5, yet overall, it was sweeter than I preferred. The vanilla, which I liked, was more than I preferred.
Would I recommend this at 8.75 out of 12 mugs?
It depends on whether you like vanilla. If you do, it will be one I trust you will enjoy. As the carbonation is solid and the sweetening is a little higher, this would be best over a plentifully iced mug!
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