Luke's Root Beer Reviews
Albertson's
Root Beer
"Draft Style"
Distributed by Albertson's, Boise, Idaho 83726
Albertson's last contribution to the root beer world, A+, was so dismal they changed the name back to Albertson's root beer. I hope they changed the recipe too.
Review:
An artificial burnt sugar nose, interesting. Flat burnt sugar tasting lead with a faux feel -- this tastes like better living through chemistry. Wan. Aftertaste sweetens out and there are some faint wintergreen hints. I guess this is better than their last try, but not much.
Luke's Numbers (11/18/2006)
|
Flavor |
Mouthfeel |
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Sweetness 7 |
Carbonation 6 |
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Rootiness 6 |
Smoothness 7 |
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Aftertaste 7 |
Over-all mouthfeel 6 |
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Over-all Flavor 6 |
Over-all Root Beer Experience 6 |
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Over-all average 6.38 |
Rank: 31 of 168 |
Ingredients: carbonated water, high fructose corn syrup and/or sugar, caramel color, potassium benzoate (a preservative), natural and artificial flavor, citric acid. 12 ounce can, 170 calories, 35 mg sodium, 47 g carbohydrates, 47 g from sugars.
Acquired: Through the Hastings Spring Break Root Beer Challenge, from root beer correspondent Sarah Hawkins.
Available: At Albertson's Supermarkets.
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