FrostieLuke's Root Beers
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Filbert's • Food Lion • Frostie
Frostie
Root Beer
Since 1939
Leading Edge Brands, Temple, Texas 76504
Review: Tasters were critical of this undistinguished national brand in our 2001 Taste-Off. "Waxy, medicinal -- remember those sodas that came in wax figures?" asked one participant, while two noted the "bad after-taste." Ranked 7th of 9 brands in 2001.
2001 Cole Family Taste-Off (7th)
|
Flavor |
Mouthfeel |
|
Sweetness 5.81 |
Carbonation 6.50 |
|
Rootiness 5.38 |
Smoothness 6.13 |
|
Aftertaste 5.81 (3rd) |
Over-all mouthfeel 6.00 |
|
Over-all Flavor 5.38 |
Over-all Root Beer Experience 5.56 |
|
Over-all average 5.82 |
Cole Family Rank: 8 of 15 |
Luke's Numbers (12/25/01)
|
Flavor |
Mouthfeel |
|
Sweetness 7 |
Carbonation 7 |
|
Rootiness 5 |
Smoothness 5 |
|
Aftertaste 6 |
Over-all mouthfeel 6 |
|
Over-all Flavor 6 |
Over-all Root Beer Experience 6 |
|
Over-all average 6.00 |
Rank: 42 of 52 |
Ingredients: carbonated water, high fructose corn syrup and/or sugar, caramel color, sodium benzoate (a preservative), citric acid, natural and artificial flavors. 12 oz. bottle, 160 calories, 50 mg sodium, 40 g carbohydrates, 40 g as sugars.
Links
Historical Frostie bottles and memorabilia -- nice site.
One Frostie fan's site
Luke's Root Beer Homepage + Luke's Root Beer Archive
2001 Root Beer Taste-off + 2002 Root Beer Taste-off