Thursday, May 25, 2017

Boston Tower (#83 - 3.5 out of 12)

Tower Root Beer, a Boston, Massachusetts, beverage, was reintroduced to the New England region by Prospect Hill Beverages, LLC, using the original family recipe. Initially bottled and distributed by Prospect Hill Bottling and Soda Water Co., Tower Root Beer was first established in Somerville, Massachusetts, in 1914. Dominick Cusolito, an immigrant from Salina, Italy, who settled in the Boston area, founded Prospect Hill Bottling and Soda Water Co. with his brother, Felix, and cousin, Joe. Following World War II, Domenick’s sons, Richard, Jack, and Paul, assumed responsibility for managing and operating the family business through the 1970s. After a 30-year hiatus from the market, Larry Cusolito is leading a third generation of the family, reintroducing Tower Root Beer and other premium soft drinks to the New England region. An intriguing video about the company was reportedly filmed in the 1940s.



Ingredients:

Pure carbonated water, 100% Cane Sugar, Natural and/or Artificial Flavor Extracts, Caramel Color, Sodium Benzoate (preservative)

Nutrition 12 oz. serving (from the bottle)

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

Aroma and Flavor – 0.5 out of 3 mugs

The beverage possesses a sweet aroma, but its taste is more akin to a mild sweat. Indeed, it required considerable effort to fully appreciate the entire experience. Certain peculiar flavors eluded my identification and did not enhance my enjoyment. I liken it to a very sweet flat and soda.


Head – 0.5 out of 3 mugs

What head disappeared as swiftly as it had appeared, accompanied by very fine bubbles?


Zip – 1.25 out of 3 mugs

The highest score in this review was not due to my personal preference for the brew; instead, it was for its unique, unconventional flavor profile, which warranted additional recognition.


Post Consumption Impression – 1.25 out of 3 mugs

This beverage did not meet my expectations. I had anticipated a smooth, flavorful experience, but the Boston Tower Old Fashioned Root Beer fell short of that.


Would I recommend this at 3.5 out of 12 mugs?

If you are seeking a flavorful, satisfying brew, consider this product. The reviews I have found are inconsistent, ranging from a 0 out of 10 (describing it as an ashtray) to a 91 out of 100.


OTHER REVIEWS
Derek Janiak – 8.8 out of 10 

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