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Maid-Rite
Root Beer
118 N. Pasfield (at Jefferson), Springfield, Illinois 62702
217-523-0723
This place boasts of being the first drive-through in the nation. Sam Quaisi, the owner, waited for me to show up after closing, because I had called him to say I was on the way -- talk about small town service! Unfortunately, because it was closed, I couldnt order the signature Maid-rite hamburger. But the root beer was mighty fine.
Review:
Herby nose. Maple syrup sweetness but also very rooty -- not cloyingly sweet. A more mature taste, almost a little soapy. Refreshing little bubbles add spice without burn. Some sips more rooty, others had a maple glow. Aftertaste not pronounced.
Luke's Numbers (4/2/2005)
|
Flavor |
Mouthfeel |
|
Sweetness 8 |
Carbonation 9 |
|
Rootiness 9 |
Smoothness 9 |
|
Aftertaste 8 |
Over-all mouthfeel 9 |
|
Over-all Flavor 8.5 |
Over-all Root Beer Experience 8.5 |
| Over-all average 8.63 |
Rank: 9 of 163 |
Ingredients: Sam isn't telling.
Acquired: At the Drive-Through, a wonderful old building. $1.29 small; $1.79 large; $1.99 for a root beer float; $5.99 a gallon.
Available: Only at the Drive-Through.
Luke's Root Beer Homepage + Root Beer Rankings
2001 Root Beer Taste-off + 2002 Root Beer Taste-off