Reading Soda
Works produces 13 soda flavors in glass bottles. They desire a true “old-fashioned” feel
combined with a Pennsylvania Dutch taste. They have been producing handcrafted soda
since 1921 and have continued without interruption at their original location. They carbonate the soda in Grundy Tanks, which contain a carbonation stone that adds carbonation under low pressure. Besides cane sugar, some say they add
Splenda.
So, it is time for the review. (Click here for information
on the rating criteria and a table of all the root beer tested or to be tested.)
Ingredients:
Triple filtered carbonated water,
pure cane sugar, natural and/or artificial flavors, Carmel color, citric acid,
sodium benzoate (preserves freshness)
Nutrition 12
oz. serving (from the bottle)
170
Calories
35 mg Sodium.
43 g (14 %) of Daily
Carbohydrates
0 mg Caffeine
Aroma and Flavor – 1.0 out
of 3 mugs
The
brew has very little aroma. At the first
drink, there was an off aftertaste I could not place. The sugar level is balanced, yet my mouth was
dry after the first sip. I am not a fan
of the overall taste; there is very little vanilla, caramel, or root flavor.
Head – 1.5 out of 3 mugs
There is a full head that dissipates
quickly.
Zip – 1.2 out of 3 mugs
There
is a sensation of odd flavors in this well balanced carbonated beverage. It is almost hard to call a root beer.
Post Consumption Impression – 1.0 out of 3
mugs
While I wanted this to be better, it was just
not to my liking. It was almost a little
over fermented (if that is possible), and there was a bitter aftertaste that was not very pleasing.
I recommend this at 4.7 out of 12 mugs.
It is unique, and you should try the brew. I could not finish the entire bottle,
so I started cautiously.
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