"Bottled
in the Land of Swift Moving Waters"Luke's Root Beer Reviews
Hosmer Mountain
Root Beer
"Bottled
in the Land of Swift Moving Waters"
"Formulated with Brown Sugar"
Hosmer Mountain Bottling Co., Willimantic, Connecticut 06226
1-800-763-2445
"Hosmer Mountain
lies in the heart of New England, in the pristine northeast section of
Connecticut, known as the Quiet Corner. A rather minor geological
formation, it forms a ridge of the valley known as Willimantic. In 1912,
spring water emanating from its base was used to establish the
Review
Sweet sugary nose. Very sugary taste (perhaps that brown sugar the label brags of?), with some complex almost fruity tastes. Bubbles build in the mouth for a fizzy finish. Slightly metallic aftertaste, with something that tastes like honey in there too.
Luke's Numbers (3/23/03)
|
Flavor |
Mouthfeel |
|
Sweetness 8 |
Carbonation 5 |
|
Rootiness 6 |
Smoothness 7.5 |
|
Aftertaste 5 |
Over-all mouthfeel 5 |
|
Over-all Flavor 6 |
Over-all Root Beer Experience 6.5 |
|
Over-all average 6.13 |
Luke's Rank: 61 of 76 |
Ingredients: carbonated non-chlorinated water, high fructose corn sweetener, brown sugar, caramel coloring, natural and artificial flavoring, citric acid, potassium benzoate (preservative), no artificial colors or caffeine. 12 oz. bottle. No nutritional information on bottle. Note: ingredients on bottle cap include gum acacia, as well.
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