I've been a rootbeer enthusiast for a few years. It started with a New Years Eve tradition, 4-years in the making. The kids and I patronize our local BevMo soda aisle and pick out our favorite micro brew delight. Recently, I got bit more serious and was a bit bored one night so I started a little ode to rootbeer blog. Thought it would be fun, thought it would be educational, but most of all thought it would help me find the ultimate rootbeer. Sounds funny, but a perfect rootbeer is the de-facto equivalent of a perfect wine for those who do not partake.
There is a clear leader at this point (see below) - but it can be overthrown! Please help me in my quest to find the Sultan of Rootbeers. What is your current favorite? What attributes do you look for in a rootbeer (Sweetness, Aftertaste, Fizzy or Flat, Thick Rich Foam, Microbrew or Commercial, Does it have a sarsaparilla sister product, Dry, Unique flavors). In the early stages of this blog - Rootbeer and Sarsaparilla will be seen as one category. If you don't share my enthusiasm for rootbeerology, please share a chuckle in how serious I am taking it. :)
Here is a list of recently reviewed:
The current Sultan of Rootbeers (Topshelf)
- Snake River Sarsaparilla - bar none this is the best rootbeer I've found on the market. Great taste, not too sweet, great aftertaste, awesome picture of two grannies fishing on the bottle (see picture above). Pretty much a perfect rootbeer that needs a friend at the top.
Honorable Mentions (Midshelf)
- Capt'n Eli's - very good rootbeer, not too sweet, sharp but not overwhelming
- Sparky's - Great flavor, traditional like a rootbeer barrel
- Rootbeer 101 Collectors edition - great flavor, and consistency, a very smooth taste with a honey aftertaste that was unique but quite pleasant
- Jack Black's Dead Red Rootbeer - nice flavor, a bit corky but with a vanilla aftertaste. It has a great bottle w/skull and crossbones, but its not red.
Flushers (Bottom Shelf)
- Bayland Rootbeer - not great, rather mediciney, would not recommend.
- Fitz - Decent flavor, lots of rich foam
- Suix City Sarsaparilla - not great, a bit bitter, flat
- Sea Dog - very ordinary, not much rootbeer flavor, a bit sizzly like a coke
Diet Category
- Barq's Diet Rootbeer - is the best that I have found, minimal diet aftertaste and is caffeine free too.
In the fridge now I have 6 new rootbeers that I have not tried to date. I will only drink one a day - as to not disturb the palate. I am a foodie of sorts but looking more forward to getting a couple laughs - and someone to replace the current Sultan of Rootbeers.
Goodnight, p
5 comments:
While not as big a rootbeer fan as you, Rootbeerpie, I enjoy it with pizza. I'm glad you found a fun hobby to take up all that time on your hands.
I am LOVING this. I will have to get Bryan on the hunt for the "best" rootbeer. I enjoy a good rootbeer but not a fan of the bite that Barq has (does the diet have less bite?).
I am looking forward to future posts.
If you can find me a rootbeer that doesn't contain any caramel coloring in it, I'll marry you. Wait, Ann already did. I'll think of something good.
I am glad to see your quest finally being recorded for posterity. This could make a great book when you have finished scouring the globe for the best of the best of the rootbeer.
I was a member of the Golf and Rootbeer Club at BYU, but I was only in it for the Rootbeer. I never went all out like this, though. I support you whole-heartedly and will be trying out your faves and hopefully contributing some new options.
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