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Joe Wold's

Original Soda Fountain Flavors

Premium Root Beer

 

"Since 1942"

Bottled by Empire Bottling Works, Bristol, Rhode Island  02809

Distributed by Joseph Wold Beverage Co., Inc., Providence, Rhode Island  02907

401/323-2862

 

Review

        Slight cola nose.  Smooth and sweet, hint of rootiness, though not much.  Tiny bubbles, but not obnoxiously so.  Slight artificial aftertaste, wintergreeny.

 

Luke's Numbers  (4/4/03)

Flavor

Mouthfeel

Sweetness  8

Carbonation  7 

Rootiness  6

Smoothness  8

Aftertaste  6

Over-all mouthfeel  8 

Over-all Flavor  7 

Over-all Root Beer Experience  7.5  

Over-all average  7.19  

Rank:  46 of 95

 

 

Ingredients:  carbonated artesian natural spring water, 100% can sugar, natural and artificial flavor extracts, citric acid, sodium benzoate (preservative), caramel color.  12 oz. bottle, 160 calories, 30 mg sodium, 42 g total carbohydrates, 40 g from sugars.

 

Links

        Joseph Wold Beverages homepage

 

Acquired:  From Rootbeerstore.com, as part of the "Piscataqua" package, $19.99 for a 12-pack, two each of six different root beers.  $10.00 shipping, + $5.00 shipping surcharge for the west coast, comes to $34.99, or $2.92 per bottle.

        Also available direct from Joseph Wold Beverages through its webpage, 

 

Available:  Southern New England, and elsewhere.  Check the company's website for current information.

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