Friday, March 10, 2017

Oogave - #74, 5 out of 12

The brew is certified organic, has no GMOs, is gluten-free, Kosher, and vegan, and it is only 100 calories per bottle.  It is made at the Rocky Mountain Soda Company.  I had already tested Rocky Mountain root beer and found it in the middle of the pack.  This brew is touted as unique as it has Agave as a sweetener.  Agave is a plant native to Mexico and used as a sweetener and a binding agent for cereal.  Organic certification is more accessible as it requires very little water or cultivation.  It is slow-growing and takes up to seven years to harvest.

The Agave has four major edible parts: the leaves, flowers, stalks, and pineapple, called the pina. The sap derived from the pina, called aguamiel or ‘honey water,’ is used to make the organic agave nectar in the soda. It will be interesting to try something other than sugar as a sweetener.


Ingredients: Triple-filtered carbonated water, organic agave nectar, citric acid, natural flavors, and organic Caramel for color.

Nutrition 12 oz. serving (from the bottle)

100 Calories
0 mg Sodium.
25g (7%) of Daily Carbohydrates
0 mg Caffeine

Aroma and Flavor – 1.25 out of 3 mugs

The aroma is strong wintergreen with a noted hint of vanilla. It has a relatively dry sensation from the first sip, nothing smooth or creamy. The sweetness is odd, most likely due to Agave sweeteners I have never tasted before (or at least that I can recall). Due to the dry and slightly bitter aftertaste, it was not a beverage that I desired the second sip.
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Head – 1.0 out of 3 mugs

The head was minimal and dissipated in seconds.  The head that was generated was a very large bubble with plentiful air.

Zip – 1.25 out of 3 mugs

The flavor mix is straightforward. I assume the Agave was the reason it was different. This is advertised as a certified organic, no GMO, Gluten-Free, Kosher, and vegan beverage. Usually, that also means simple taste. 

Post Consumption Impression – 1.5 out of 3 mugs  

I did not love it or hate it.  It is low-calorie and has a low-calorie taste.  In fact, it reminded me of the beverage Tab (saccharin) from the 1970s.
 
Would I recommend this at 5 out of 12 mugs?

While I did not hate this brew, I would think twice before purchasing it a second time.  If it were the only option I recognized on the shelf and was thirsty, I would choose it.  That is because I know what I will get for the brew.

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